Cook
- Prepare and cook breakfast, lunch and grill-style dishes to recipes and presentation standards.
- Maintain food safety, kitchen cleanliness, stock rotation and portion control, while accommodating dietary requirements.
- Coordinate orders during busy service and work collaboratively with kitchen and front-of-house staff.
George’s Cafe & Grill is seeking a skilled, reliable and passionate Cook to join our kitchen team.
About Us
George’s Cafe & Grill is an established café and dining venue located in Goodwood, Adelaide, South Australia. The café offers a diverse menu of freshly prepared all-day breakfast and lunch dishes, specialising in charcoal-grilled chicken and lamb yiros, burgers, wraps, sandwiches, and other café-style meals.
With a strong focus on quality ingredients, flavour and consistent food preparation, George’s Cafe & Grill is committed to delivering delicious meals and a welcoming dining experience for its customers.
About the Role
As a Cook at George’s Cafe & Grill, you will play a key hands-on role in preparing and cooking a range of menu items, maintaining food quality and presentation standards, and contributing to the smooth operation of our commercial kitchen during daily service.
As a Cook, you will be responsible for the following duties:
- Prepare and cook a variety of breakfast, lunch and grill-style dishes in accordance with established recipes and menu specifications;
- Examine ingredients and food supplies to ensure freshness, quality and suitability for use;
- Prepare ingredients by washing, cutting, measuring and portioning food items prior to service;
- Operate commercial kitchen equipment, including grills, ovens and fryers, while monitoring cooking times and temperatures;
- Portion, plate and garnish meals to ensure consistent presentation and serving sizes;
- Prepare meals to accommodate customers' allergies, intolerances and special dietary requirements;
- Coordinate cooking activities during busy service periods to ensure orders are completed accurately and promptly;
- Monitor food storage conditions, including refrigeration temperatures, labelling and stock rotation;
- Assist with stock control and minimise food wastage through efficient ingredient preparation and portion management;
- Maintain cleanliness of cooking areas, utensils and equipment in accordance with food safety and hygiene requirements; and
- Work collaboratively with kitchen and front-of-house staff to support efficient daily operations.
Skills & Experience – Who we’re looking for:
For this position, it is expected that you will possess the following qualifications/work experience:
- Minimum AQF Certificate IV in Kitchen Management or a related field, OR at least 3 years of relevant experience in lieu of formal qualifications;
- At least 1 year of experience as a Cook in a cafe, restaurant or commercial kitchen;
- Demonstrated practical skills in preparing and cooking a variety of breakfast, lunch and grilled dishes;
- Sound knowledge of cooking techniques, food preparation methods and commercial kitchen procedures;
- Experience using grills, ovens, fryers and other commercial cooking equipment;
- Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and Work Health and Safety (WHS) requirements;
- Ability to follow recipes, menu specifications and portion control guidelines;
- Strong organisational and time management skills, particularly during busy service periods;
- Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining consistent food quality;
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a kitchen team; and
- A positive attitude, reliability and genuine passion for cooking.
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