Cook
- Prepare, season and cook food according to menu requirements and recipes.
- Maintain food quality and presentation while ensuring food safety standards are met.
- Work efficiently during busy service periods in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
About the role
Cook position at 5 Boroughs Ascot, responsible for preparing, seasoning and cooking food according to menu requirements and recipes in a commercial kitchen environment
The successful applicant will be responsible for preparing ingredients, cooking a range of menu items, maintaining consistent food quality and presentation, and ensuring food is prepared and stored in accordance with applicable food safety requirements
The role requires the ability to work efficiently during busy service periods while maintaining cleanliness, organisation and consistency in the kitchen
Key responsibilities
- Prepare, season and cook food according to menu requirements and recipes
- Examine food ingredients for quality and freshness before preparation
- Prepare ingredients by cleaning, cutting, chopping, mixing and portioning
- Operate ovens, grills, hotplates and other commercial cooking equipment
- Monitor cooking temperatures and cooking times to ensure food is properly cooked
- Prepare and plate meals consistently according to presentation standards
- Prepare sauces, gravies, garnishes and other components of dishes
- Store food appropriately in temperature-controlled facilities
- Maintain food quality and minimise food wastage
- Prepare meals to accommodate special dietary requirements where required
About you
- Certificate IV in Kitchen Management or equivalent
- Diploma of Hospitality Management
- Over 1 year of full time experience in similar style cooking and commercial kitchen operations
- Demonstrated experience preparing and cooking a range of menu items
- Good understanding of food preparation, cooking methods and food safety requirements
- Ability to follow recipes, portion requirements and established cooking procedures
- Ability to work efficiently and maintain consistency during busy service periods
- Strong attention to food quality, freshness and presentation
- Ability to maintain a clean, organised and hygienic working environment
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work cooperatively with kitchen and front of house staff
- Reliable, punctual and able to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings where required
About the business
5 Boroughs Ascot is a contemporary restaurant located in Ascot, Queensland, providing customers with a welcoming dining experience and a diverse range of quality food and beverage options
The restaurant operates a busy commercial kitchen servicing dine in and takeaway customers and focuses on consistent food quality, fresh ingredients, appropriate food preparation techniques and high standards of presentation. The kitchen team works in a fast paced environment where effective preparation, organisation, teamwork and attention to food safety are important to the daily operation of the business
Due to the ongoing needs of the business, 5 Boroughs Ascot is seeking an experienced and reliable Cook to join its kitchen team
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