Job description

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