Cook

Bolla Italian is a contemporary Italian restaurant offering a relaxed dining experience, with a focus on traditional Italian flavours, quality ingredients and freshly prepared dishes in a welcoming and casual setting.
  
Bolla Italian is now looking for an experienced Cook to join their team.
  
The right candidate will be responsible for:

• Preparing and cooking a variety of Italian dishes in accordance with established recipes, portion specifications and presentation standards.
• Organising ingredients, utensils, equipment and workstations before service to support efficient kitchen operations.
• Preparing and cooking pasta dishes, meat and seafood dishes, vegetables, sauces, appetisers and other menu items as required.
• Inspecting ingredients to ensure freshness, quality and suitability before use in food preparation.
• Measuring, weighing and portioning ingredients according to recipes and required serving sizes.
• Regulating cooking temperatures and times, and adjusting seasoning during preparation to achieve consistent flavour and quality.
• Preparing ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting, slicing, trimming, marinating and applying other appropriate preparation techniques.
• Coordinating food preparation and cooking activities to ensure meals are completed accurately and within required service timeframes.
• Checking completed dishes for taste, appearance, temperature, consistency and appropriate portion size before service.
• Receiving, storing and rotating food products and ingredients in accordance with food safety and temperature-control requirements.
• Monitoring ingredient usage and applying appropriate portioning and storage practices to minimise food waste.
• Maintaining clean, organised and hygienic food preparation and cooking areas throughout kitchen operations.
• Cleaning and sanitising cooking equipment, utensils, benches and other kitchen surfaces in accordance with established procedures.
• Complying with food safety, hygiene, sanitation and workplace health and safety requirements at all times.

About you:

• At least 1 year of experience as a Cook;
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, cooking methods and day-to-day kitchen procedures;
• Ability to prepare and present a range of dishes to consistent standards of quality, portion size and presentation;
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and work efficiently during busy service periods;
• Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene, sanitation and workplace health and safety requirements;
• Ability to follow recipes and preparation instructions accurately, including measuring and portioning ingredients and minimising food waste;
• Strong communication and teamwork skills when coordinating with chefs, cooks and other kitchen staff;
• Good attention to detail to maintain consistency in flavour, cooking quality, portioning and presentation;
• Ability to operate, clean and maintain kitchen equipment safely and effectively.

Job Type: full-time, permanent;
Salary: $79,000 - $83,000