Venue Select Pty Ltd is looking for an experienced Full-Time Cook to join the team at BUDAPEST SCHNITZEL AND EATING HOUSE, located at 273 Glen Huntly Rd, Elsternwick. Our cuisine is Eastern European. 

About the role

The restaurant has been trading for over 20 years and is one of Melbourne’s most famous Schnitzel restaurants.

This is a full-time 5-day per week position, Tuesday to Saturday. Shift is typically 2pm to 9:30/10pm. No late finishes, and no split shifts.

You will have a great group of people working with you in the kitchen and on the floor, and owners who are supportive and reward good work.

We need someone who is committed to a long-term role, takes pride in their work and can work well under pressure. 

You care about the customer experience and can maintain consistency in the kitchen.

This position is ideal for applicants living locally. We offer excellent working conditions and a friendly, happy workplace for someone looking to establish themselves in a long-term career. It is open for Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents and Temporary Visa Holders. No Working Holiday Visas. We do not pay cash.

Please submit your CV for consideration. We're unable to respond to telephone enquiries. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an

interview.

Qualification & experience

Candidates to be considered must have the necessary qualifications/experience of a Cook and include the following attributes:

Formal trade qualification plus at least 1 year of experience working in a fast-paced a la carte restaurant. In the case where you don't have any formal qualifications, at least 3 years of employment experience will be required. 

Task & responsibilities

We are a homestyle Hungarian restaurant, so ideally you will have some experience with Eastern European Cuisine.

You are organised and can manage your time effectively and be able to cope with peak rush times;

A proficient multitasker in a fast-paced environment.

Experience with prepping, crumbing, and frying schnitzels is a definite advantage (we cook a lot of schnitzels!).

Preparing, seasoning, and cooking soups, sauces, desserts, meats and other dishes 

Cooking daily specials 

Portioning, plating and serving dishes 

Coordinate cooking and serving of function menu items as required.

Assisting our Chef with the planning of new menu items and specials with an emphasis on Hungarian and Central European specialties 

Preparing the order list for our Chef

Receiving and checking stock 

Freezing and preserving foods within food safety standards 

Heating and Reheating foods within food safety standards 

Complying with all hygiene, health and safety requirements 

Demonstrating and assisting with the training of staff in Hungarian and European cuisine 

Proficient in relevant safety, cleaning and hygiene practices and an ability to cater to certain dietary requirements.

Receiving and checking stock to ensure maximum freshness, minimum wastage, and minimum cost of goods

Other duties as required from time to time