Cook

Queen St Italian Pty Ltd, trading as Queen St Italian, is a well-established Italian dining destination located in Woollahra, NSW. Since opening in 2023, we’ve been devoted to bringing authentic Italian cuisine—handcrafted pizzas, pastas, seafood and more—using family recipes and the freshest seasonal ingredients. We are seeking a reliable and hardworking individual to join our kitchen team at Queen St Italian. The role includes supporting daily kitchen operations, assisting chefs, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring smooth food service delivery.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Work-life balance
• Health and wellness
• Employee discounts on dining

Task & responsibilities

• Responsible in the preparation of all foods as indicated in the menu, as well as off-menu food items
• Ensure that all foods are prepared fresh and is of the highest standard for taste and food safety. 
• Ensure that fellow kitchen staff working standard and activities adhere to the restaurant’s standard & ensure that all processes comply with all food hygiene regulation and are maintained at all times.
• Ensure that the highest level of freshness, innovation, courtesy and presentation of food and kitchen staff are provided to our guest at all times.
• Achieve food cost and administration targets and enhance the margins through effective stock management and minimizing controllable cost.
• To clean the work area and maintain a hygienic kitchen free from contamination at all times.
• Kitchen Staff Training and Supervision
• Constantly research, conceive and develop new food items and train staff in producing these items 

Qualification & experience

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or similar qualification plus 2 years on-the-job experience or alternately Certificate IV in Commercial cookery
• Maintaining an up-to-date trade knowledge