As our Cook, you'll prepare, season and cook high-quality meals for our customers, maintaining consistent standards across every service while keeping the kitchen safe, clean and running efficiently.

Benefits

This is an opportunity to take real ownership in a busy, supportive kitchen where your skills are valued and your ideas are heard. You'll enjoy a competitive annual package of $75000-$90000 plus superannuation, stable full-time hours, and room to grow, with the chance to contribute to menu development and help train the next generation of kitchen talent.

Task & responsibilities

• Inspect ingredients and produce on arrival and during preparation to make sure they meet our quality and freshness standards
• Set and monitor the temperatures of ovens, grills, fryers and other kitchen equipment for safe and consistent cooking
• Prepare and cook a wide range of dishes according to our recipes and presentation standards
• Season and adjust dishes throughout cooking to achieve the right flavour and balance
• Portion and plate meals, finishing them with the appropriate sauces, gravies and garnishes
• Store food correctly in temperature-controlled areas, following food safety and stock rotation procedures
• Prepare meals that cater to customers' dietary needs, allergies and special requests
• Assist with menu planning and estimate ingredient quantities and food orders as required
• Guide, train and support junior kitchen staff and apprentices
• Prepare, season and cook food to a high standard within a dining and catering environment

Qualification & experience

• 1–3 years of relevant experience as a Cook in a commercial kitchen
• A relevant qualification in commercial cookery (e.g. Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent)
• Sound knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure during busy services
• A reliable, team-focused attitude and good communication skills
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays