Cook
- Prepare and cook a variety of menu items including pizzas and tapas.
- Ensure food quality and safety standards are met in the kitchen.
- Maintain cleanliness and comply with food safety regulations.
Position: Cook
Position Type: Full Time
Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 p/a plus Super
Employer Name: SIJUBE PTY LTD - t/a Melt Pizzeria
A.B.N. 80 114 837 491
Job Location: Hyde Park
Advertising Period: 28 days - 16 Oct 2026 > 13 Nov 2026
Summary
Our client, Melt Pizzeria, is a popular neighbourhood restaurant located on King William Road in Hyde Park, South Australia. Known for its signature pizzas, tapas and shared dining experience, our client is seeking to add a Cook to its kitchen team.
The typical job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:
• Examine and select fresh ingredients to ensure the quality and consistency of all dishes.
• Prepare and cook a range of menu items, including pizzas, tapas plates, salads and desserts, in accordance with Melt Pizzeria's recipes and standards.
• Prepare and cook share-style tapas dishes fresh in-house daily, ensuring flavour, portion size and presentation meet restaurant standards.
• Regulate temperatures of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment to ensure food is cooked correctly and safely.
• Season and cook food during preparation to achieve the required taste and quality.
• Portion and plate dishes, adding sauces, garnishes and accompaniments for service.
• Store food in temperature-controlled facilities and follow proper food handling and stock rotation procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen and comply with food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Assist with estimating food requirements, preparing ingredients for service and supporting efficient kitchen operations.
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for the role:
• Minimum Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or an equivalent qualification, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Minimum one year of experience in a related field.
• In-depth knowledge of cooking techniques, ingredients and kitchen operations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
Due to the volume of applicants, only those meeting the minimum standards will be considered and only successful applicants will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in the role.
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