Cook

MACELLERIA MOONEE PONDS PTY LTD

Macelleria is a leading and popular restaurant group across Victoria, where a passion for great food, quality produce and exceptional and genuine hospitality come together.

Macelleria, located in Moonee Ponds VIC, is looking for a qualified and experienced Cook to join our team on a full-time basis. We are seeking someone who is passionate about food and has the ability to work effectively in a busy and high-pressure kitchen environment while consistently maintaining the high standards expected by the restaurant.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, season and cook a variety of dishes in accordance with established recipes and restaurant standards. 
• Prepare meat, vegetables, sauces and other ingredients required for daily service.  
• Operate grills, ovens, stoves and other commercial cooking equipment safely and efficiently. 
• Monitor cooking times and temperatures to ensure food is prepared correctly and consistently. 
• Prepare meals to accommodate special dietary requirements where required. 
• Check the quality and freshness of ingredients before preparation and cooking. 
• Maintain consistency in food quality, presentation and portion control. 
• Assist with stock control, food storage and rotation of ingredients to minimise wastage. 
• Ensure food preparation, handling and storage complies with food safety and hygiene requirements. 
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised kitchen and workstation. 
• Work effectively with Chefs, Cooks and other kitchen staff to ensure smooth and timely food service. 
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures and maintain Macelleria's established kitchen standards.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, applicants should possess:

• A relevant qualification in Commercial Cookery or a related hospitality discipline, such as Certificate III or Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, or an equivalent relevant qualification. 
• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience as a Cook in a busy commercial kitchen environment. 
• Demonstrated experience preparing and cooking a variety of dishes in a professional food-service environment. 
• Proven ability to work efficiently in a busy and high-pressure kitchen while maintaining quality and consistency. 
• Strong knowledge of commercial cooking techniques, food preparation methods and kitchen equipment. 
• Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and safe food-handling requirements. 
• Ability to consistently maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and portion control. 
• Strong organisational and time-management skills. 
• Ability to follow recipes, preparation instructions and established kitchen procedures. 
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a kitchen team. 
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining Macelleria's food and service standards. 
• Reliability, professionalism and a positive "can-do" attitude.

Employment Conditions

• This is a full-time position, with a minimum of 38 hours per week.
• Salary: $75,000 – $85,000 per annum plus superannuation, depending on qualifications, skills and relevant experience.
• To be considered for this position, please apply now by submitting your resume outlining your qualifications, commercial cooking skills and relevant hospitality experience.

About Company

About Macelleria

Macelleria literally means "Butcher Shop", reflecting our passion for quality meat and our commitment to providing customers with a unique dining experience.

At Macelleria, we strive to deliver the best experience in real food and genuine hospitality. Our approach centres on uncompromising quality, great food, provenance and traceability, ethical practices, personalised service and our expertise in quality meat and food preparation.

Our Moonee Ponds restaurant continues this commitment by providing customers with high-quality food prepared and served by a dedicated team.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Cook who shares our passion for food and can contribute to maintaining the quality, consistency and standards for which Macelleria is known.

If you are passionate about cooking and want to be part of the Macelleria team, we would love to hear from you. Apply now!

Work Type: Full time

Salary: $75000-85000

Job Publish: 04-09-2026

Job Expire: 04-10-2026

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