FULL-TIME COOK – ITALIAN RESTAURANT

FULL-TIME COOK – ITALIAN RESTAURANT TÁVOLA Restaurant is seeking an experienced and reliable Cook to join our kitchen team in Bentleigh, Victoria. Employer: TAVOLA HOSPITALITY PTY LTD trading as TÁVOLA Restaurant Location: 309 Centre Road, Bentleigh VIC 3204 Position: Cook – ANZSCO 351411 Employment type: Full-time, permanent Hours: 38 hours per week Salary: $80,000 per annum plus superannuation About the role The successful candidate will work as part of our kitchen team, preparing and cooking high-quality Italian food while maintaining TÁVOLA’s standards of consistency, presentation, food safety and service. Key responsibilities • Preparing and cooking dishes according to restaurant recipes and standards • Examining ingredients and food products to ensure quality and freshness • Organising mise en place and managing an allocated kitchen section during service • Operating and regulating ovens, grills and other commercial cooking equipment • Portioning, plating and garnishing dishes consistently • Preparing dishes for guests with allergies or special dietary requirements • Maintaining correct food storage, stock rotation and temperature-control procedures • Complying with all food-safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements • Assisting with menu planning and estimating food requirements • Monitoring portions, stock levels and food waste • Supporting and training junior kitchen staff when required • Working collaboratively with the kitchen and front-of-house teams Requirements • A relevant commercial cookery qualification or equivalent professional experience • At least one year of relevant experience working as a Cook in a commercial kitchen • Sound knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and kitchen operations • Experience with Italian cuisine is highly regarded • Strong attention to quality, presentation and consistency • Good organisational, communication and teamwork skills • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced restaurant environment • Availability to work evenings, weekends and public holidays as required To apply, please submit your current résumé and a short cover letter outlining your relevant qualifications and experience to ciao@tavola.com.au