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COOK

La Piazza Lane Cove Lane Cove NSW 2066

Permanent Full time
Base pay Above avg.
$70,000 - $90,000

Key points we found

  • Prepare and cook Italian dishes to high standards.
  • Assist in food preparation and kitchen operations.
  • Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.

LA PIAZZA

Position: Cooks

Address: 3 Burns Bay Road, Lane Cove, New South Wales 2066, Australia

About us

The La Piazza Lane Cove has been serving traditional Italian dishes and Mediterranean-inspired meals to customers for over 40 years. It continues to specialise in the family dining experience in Lane Cove. We are looking for a skilled Cookwho has experience in cooking Italian food.

About the Role:

As a Cook in our company, you will report to the Chef and Head Chef, supporting kitchen operations to ensure high-quality service for our customers. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  1. Preparing and cooking food to ensure it is served promptly, correctly, and attractively.• Assisting in making fresh in-house dough, sauces, and toppings to maintain consistent quality.• Hand-stretching pizza dough and helping with the preparation of slow-rise dough.• Applying knowledge of authentic Italian cuisine while maintaining food consistency and presentation standards.• Managing food portioning, controlling waste, and assisting with stock handling, including receipt and storage.• Supporting the smooth operation of food preparation and assisting Chefs as needed.• Paying close attention to detail in food presentation, including topping, baking, and finishing pizzas.• Properly handling kitchen equipment, appliances, utensils, and tools according to requirements.• Following and maintaining compliance with Australian food safety standards and regulations.• Providing training to new staff when required.

About You

Successful candidates will have the following.

  1. Minimum two years of experience, preferably in Italian Cuisine• Qualification (Cert III/IV in Commercial Cookery)• Efficient, effective, and organised• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.• High standard of food and personal hygiene• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Other details:

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: AUD 80,000 annually plus superannuation

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and send your resume.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted, and your application will be treated as strictly confidential.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $70,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Experience:

  1. Cooking: 2 years (Required)

Work Authorisation:

  1. Australia (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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Skills
Dough Making
FOOD PREPARATION
FOOD PRESENTATION
FOOD SAFETY
ITALIAN CUISINE
Kitchen Equipment Handling
ORGANISATION SKILLS
Sauce making
TIME MANAGEMENT
Work in fast-paced environment

Licenses & certifications
Cert III/IV in Commercial Cookery

More details
Expiring date
8 May 2026
Date posted
8 Apr 2026
Category
Hospo, Tourism & Food Services
Occupation
Food Preparation & Cooking
Contract type
Permanent
Work type
Full time
Job mode
Onsite / Standard business hours
Industry
Accommodation and Food Services
Sector
Privately held company
Desired education level
Vocational or certificate

La Piazza Lane Cove

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