Employer

Emerald Village Cafe & Restaurant

Location

Brabham WA 6055

Position Title

Cook

Salary: $80,000 + Superannuation

Employment Type

Full-Time

About the Company

Emerald Village Cafe & Restaurant is a vibrant hospitality venue offering quality dining, bar, entertainment and customer service experiences to local patrons and visitors. The venue is committed to delivering freshly prepared meals, maintaining high food safety standards, and creating a welcoming environment for customers. The business values teamwork, consistency, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

The Cook will play an important role in supporting kitchen operations by preparing and cooking high-quality meals, assisting with menu preparation, maintaining kitchen hygiene standards, and ensuring efficient food service during busy operational periods.

Position Summary

The Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of meals in accordance with venue standards, recipes, and food safety requirements. The role requires the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced hospitality 

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a well-established and customer-focused hospitality venue.
• Supportive and team-oriented workplace environment.
• Ongoing training and skill development opportunities.
• Exposure to a fast-paced and dynamic hospitality operation.
• Opportunity to develop experience across various kitchen operations and menu preparation.
• Stable full-time employment with opportunities for professional growth.
• Work within a collaborative team committed to quality food and customer service.

Task & responsibilities

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Prepare, season, and cook the full range of breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu items for Emerald Village Cafe & Restaurant.
2. Assist the team with basic menu preparation and suggest daily specials when required.
3. Check meat, fresh Australian seafood, produce, dairy, and prepped ingredients daily to make sure they are fresh and meet food safety standards.
4. Monitor kitchen inventory levels daily to check for food requirements and tell kitchen management about ordering needs.
5. Set and adjust the cooking temperatures of commercial kitchen equipment, including commercial ovens, flat-top grills, and deep fryers.
6. Cook all hot and cold dishes according to restaurant recipes and standard portion controls.
7. Plate finished meals neatly with sauces, dressings, side fries, and fresh garnishes according to restaurant standards.
8. Prepare safe alternative meals to handle customer dietary needs and allergies, such as Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, and Vegan options.
9. Store food items properly in commercial cool rooms and fridges using labels, dates, and first-in, first-out stock rotation to reduce waste.
10. Clean and organize assigned cooking stations, cool rooms, and food prep areas in line with kitchen hygiene policies.
11. Work closely with chefs and front-of-house staff to keep orders moving quickly during busy breakfast, lunch, and dinner periods.
12. Follow workplace health and safety rules and help guide junior kitchen staff or apprentices when needed.

Qualification & experience

• Hold an Australian Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, or an identical overseas trade qualification certified via a formal Skills Assessment.
• Have at least 1 year of full-time cooking experience in a commercial kitchen or hospitality environment.
• Know food preparation techniques, kitchen operations, and food safety practices.
• Work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Show strong attention to detail and a commitment to food quality and presentation.
• Work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Maintain good communication and time management skills.
• Understand workplace health and safety requirements.