casual & full time positions available
Role Profile
We are on the hunt for passionate and talented Pizzaiolo/Pizza Chefs with stone oven experience to join our growing team. Do you have a passion for the art of making authentically prepared hand-stretched, Neapolitan style pizza using the best ingredients available
Requirements for the role
- Have a strong knowledge and 2+ years’ experience in skillful hand-stretching of pizza dough, dough production and dough management.
- Familiarity with Neapolitan style pizza and toppings, along with the ability to create unique and innovative recipes.
- Be creative, confident and obsessed with quality and presentation.
- Work well with the team, make decisions, solve problems and delicate jobs.
- Ability to lead and motivate a team & get them working together (for full time position).
- Ability to take direction and work calmly and effectively under pressure (for casual position)
- The applicant must reside in Australia and have an appropriate working visa (if necessary) to work in Australia.
- Evening service until 9pm, working days to be discussed.
Primary duties & responsibilities
- Assist with menu development (full time position)
- Ability to produce a consistent dough with an understanding of the mixing process.
- Prepare authentic handmade artisan pizza using our stone fire Moretti oven.
- Adhere to recipes, portion controls and presentation specification.
- Clean food prep areas, equipment, utensils and strictly adhere to sanitation, food safety, hygiene, and other health and safety guidelines
- Stock Management: Monitor and maintain stock levels of pizza section ingredients, supplies, and packaging materials, notifying the supervisor or manager of any shortages.
- Other duties or responsibilities as assigned or required
Personal Attributes:
- High level of motivation and a proven self-starter
- Friendly, engaging demeanor and positive attitude
- Flexibility to work when required
- Excellent presentation and communication skills
- Well organized, dependable and results focused
- Have excellent communication, organization and time management and work well under pressure
Kirkwood Continental Deli offers a fun and vibrant workplace, with friendly, kind and fair work conditions and a supportive work environment. This role has an above award, competitive wage package, free parking, free food and coffee.
If you are enthusiastic, customer-oriented, and passionate about delivering exceptional food, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining our team as a Pizza chef.