At Dôme Koombana Bay, we take pride in serving fresh, seasonal café food made with care. Our menu features all-day breakfast, popular brunch favourites, and satisfying lunch options prepared to consistently high standards. Behind the scenes, our kitchen team is at the heart of the café. They work together to deliver high-quality meals day after day, maintaining consistency, presentation, and service even during our busiest periods, including a bustling Saturday morning.

We are looking for Cooks who take pride in their work, keep their cool during a busy service, and want to be part of a team that actually has each other's backs. If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

Key tasks:

• Examine and prepare fresh food ingredients to ensure quality and freshness before cooking.
• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes, including breakfast, brunch, lunch, following established recipes and standards.
• Regulate and monitor temperatures of ovens, grills, and other kitchen equipment to ensure food is cooked correctly and safely.
• Season food during preparation and cooking to maintain flavour consistency across dishes.
• Portion, plate and garnish dishes, including adding sauces and gravies, to presentation standards.
• Store food correctly in temperature-controlled facilities in accordance with food safety requirements.
• Prepare food for special dietary requirements and customer modifications, including appropriate ingredient substitutions where required.
• Assist in planning daily and seasonal menu items, and estimate food and stock requirements accordingly.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, and monitoring kitchen stock and supplies to minimise waste and avoid shortages.
• Work collaboratively with other kitchen team members to ensure food is prepared and served efficiently during busy service periods.
• Assist with menu preparation and estimating daily food requirements based on expected demand and service needs.
• Provide guidance and on-the-job training to junior kitchen staff and apprentices where required.

Qualification & Experience

• At least AQF Certificate III or higher qualification in Commercial Cookery, Kitchen Management or relevant field; an AQF Diploma in Hospitality is highly preferred.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of food preparation, seasoning, and cooking techniques across a range of café-style dishes.
• Solid understanding of food safety, hygiene and WHS regulations in a commercial kitchen setting.
• Ability to work efficiently and calmly under pressure during busy periods.
• Good time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple orders and tasks at once.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills when working with kitchen and front-of-house staff.

Notes:

Available for a face-to-face interview in Bunbury, WA 6230.