Cook

Aspley Central Tavern is currently seeking a Full Time Cook to join our friendly team. We are looking for someone who is hard-working, creative, organised, and passionate.

Probity checks are required for this position.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Customer Service:

•    Respond to customer requests in a professional and timely manner

•    Offer assistance to hotel customers

•    Promote the Employer’s services and facilities to customers when appropriate

•    Assist in maintaining customer service standards set by the Employer

•    Ensure your work area is of the highest standards of cleanliness and good order

•    Ensure that customers are served in a professional and diligent manner

•    Provide fast and efficient service

•    Ensure all meals are prepared and presented in a professional manner

Communication:

•    Work closely with hotel management and the kitchen team

•    Communicate effectively with customers and fellow staff

•    Follow all lawful and reasonable directions from your Employer

•    Work cooperatively

•    Show respect towards and understanding of others

Regulations:

•    Work Health and Safety Act 2011

•    Anti-Discrimination Act 1991

•    Relevant Codes of Practice as adhered to by the Employer

•    Food Hygiene regulations

•    Comply with the Employer’s Policies and Procedures

Task & responsibilities

•    Preparing, cooking and presenting a range of dishes ensuring a high and consistent standard of presentation

•    Assisting in clearing the kitchen and maintaining a clean safe work environment at all times

•    Maintaining stock control including ensuring portion control managed in line with recipes, minimising wastage, recording all wastage immediately and accurately, timely and accurate stock counts

•    Assisting cooks of a higher grade

•    Practising proper workplace health and safety procedures

•    Other incidental and peripheral duties as requested by the Employer

Qualification & experience

•    Certificate II in Commercial Cookery or equivalent qualification

•    Demonstrated ability to follow verbal and written instructions

•    Demonstrated ability to safely and effectively utilise tools and equipment associated with a commercial kitchen