Cook
Hospitality · Sunshine, Melbourne VIC, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000/yr
Wanted: an experienced Cook for a well-established hospitality business in Australia. The role suits a motivated professional who takes cooking quality meals seriously and wants every customer to leave with an excellent experience.
Expect a fast-paced kitchen. You will work within a supportive team and carry responsibility for keeping standards high in food preparation, presentation, hygiene and workplace safety.
One word of caution for every applicant: a genuine employer will never ask you to pay for a job offer, so stay alert to anyone who does.
Key Responsibilities
- Follow food safety, hygiene, HACCP and workplace health and safety procedures at all times
- Prepare, cook and present meals exactly to recipe and to the expected quality standard, with consistent portions and presentation
- Inspect every ingredient for freshness and quality before it is used
- Monitor cooking equipment throughout preparation and confirm it is running at the correct temperature
- Help plan the menu and the daily specials
- Track stock levels, store food correctly and assist with inventory control and ordering
- Reduce food waste and keep kitchen operations cost-effective
- Keep equipment, utensils and work areas clean, cooperate with the team for efficient service, and maintain an organised, productive kitchen
Requirements & Eligibility
- Preferred: Certificate IV in Kitchen Management or an equivalent qualification
- A minimum of one year of full-time experience working as a Cook
- Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and sound kitchen practice
- The ability to work efficiently in a busy, fast-paced hospitality environment
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills, plus good communication and teamwork
- Committed to high standards of food quality and customer service
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