_{15th September, 2026}

Focacceria Pugliese is an Italian restaurant in South Melbourne offering traditional Puglian cuisine, including regional dishes prepared with fresh ingredients and authentic Italian flavours.
  
Focacceria Pugliese is now looking for an experienced Cook to join their team.
  
The right candidate will be responsible for:

• Preparing and cooking a range of Italian dishes in accordance with established recipes, portion requirements and presentation standards.
• Organising ingredients, equipment and workstations prior to service to ensure efficient food preparation and cooking.
• Preparing and cooking pasta dishes, meat and seafood dishes, vegetables, sauces, entrees and other menu items as required.
• Checking the freshness, quality and suitability of ingredients before and during food preparation.
• Measuring, weighing and portioning ingredients in accordance with recipes and required serving sizes.
• Monitoring food during cooking and adjusting temperatures, cooking times and seasoning as required to achieve consistent results.
• Preparing ingredients through washing, peeling, cutting, slicing, marinating and other food preparation techniques.
• Ensuring meals are prepared accurately and completed within required service timeframes.
• Checking completed dishes to ensure appropriate taste, appearance, temperature and portion size before service.
• Assisting with stock rotation, receiving and storing food and ingredients in accordance with food safety requirements.
• Minimising food waste through appropriate portioning, storage and handling of ingredients.
• Maintaining clean and organised food preparation and cooking areas throughout kitchen operations.
• Cleaning and sanitising cooking equipment, utensils, benches and other kitchen areas as required.
• Following food safety, hygiene, sanitation and workplace health and safety procedures at all times.

About you:

• At least 1 year of experience as a Cook;
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking methods and kitchen procedures;
• Ability to prepare and present a variety of dishes to consistent quality, portion and presentation standards;
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work efficiently during busy service periods;
• Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene, sanitation and kitchen safety requirements;
• Ability to follow recipes, portion ingredients accurately and minimise food waste;
• Strong teamwork and communication skills when working with other kitchen staff;
• Good attention to detail to maintain consistency in flavour, cooking quality and presentation;
• Ability to use and maintain kitchen equipment safely and effectively.

Job Type: full-time, permanent;
Salary: $79,000 - $83,000

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