Cook
- Prepare and cook a varied cafe menu to a consistent standard.
- Maintain food quality, presentation, and safety in a high-volume kitchen.
- Train and guide junior kitchen staff and apprentices.
Position: Cook
Type: Full time (38 hours per week)
Employer: OBO Raydan Group Pty Ltd trading as 7 Grams
Location: Richmond VIC 3121
Salary: $79,499 per annum plus superannuation
About the Business
7 Grams is an independent cafe and bakery on Church Street in Richmond, operated by OBO Raydan Group Pty Ltd. The business centres on daily food and beverage retail, pairing a broad range of carefully brewed specialty coffees with freshly prepared cafe meals and baked goods for a steady stream of local residents, workers and visitors throughout the day. As a close-knit, owner-led team, 7 Grams places real weight on consistency, quality ingredients and warm, attentive service, and fosters a hands-on workplace where every team member contributes to the standard of food and hospitality its customers come back for.
About the Position
The Cook is a key member of the 7 Grams kitchen, responsible for preparing and cooking the cafe’s menu to a consistent standard across busy daytime service periods. Working within a compact team, the role takes ownership of food quality, presentation, portion control and food safety on the line, contributes to menu planning and ingredient forecasting, and provides practical guidance to the four kitchen staff and apprentices working alongside it. The position is central to keeping a high-volume cafe kitchen running smoothly, safely and efficiently while meeting customers’ growing expectations around fresh produce and dietary needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Examine meat, poultry, seafood, vegetables and other foodstuffs on receipt and before use to confirm freshness, quality and suitability for preparation and cooking.
- Prepare ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting, chopping, slicing, marinating and otherwise processing food in line with menu specifications.
- Prepare and cook a varied cafe menu using ovens, grills, fryers, cooktops, steamers and other commercial kitchen equipment.
- Regulate and monitor the temperature of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment to achieve consistent cooking results.
- Season food during preparation and cooking using appropriate herbs, spices, sauces and other ingredients.
- Portion cooked food to established serving sizes, plate and present meals, and finish dishes with suitable sauces, gravies, dressings and garnishes.
- Store raw, prepared and cooked food in refrigerators, freezers and other temperature-controlled facilities, ensuring correct labelling, stock rotation and food safety practice.
- Prepare meals to meet special dietary requirements, allergies, intolerances and other specified dietary needs.
- Assist with menu planning and estimate the quantities of ingredients required for food preparation and scheduled service periods.
- Train and provide practical guidance to junior kitchen staff and apprentices in food preparation, cooking techniques, equipment operation and food safety procedures.
- Maintain clean and hygienic food preparation, cooking and storage areas, and comply with workplace health and safety and food handling requirements.
Requirements
- Australian citizens and permanent residents are encouraged to apply.
- AQF Certificate III or Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery; at least three years of relevant industry experience may be considered in place of the formal qualification.
- Minimum one year of relevant industry experience as a Cook in a fast-paced professional kitchen environment.
- Proficiency in operating commercial kitchen equipment and applying sound foundational cooking techniques.
- Strong attention to detail in food quality, presentation and precise portion control.
- Comprehensive knowledge of food safety, correct storage techniques, allergen management and hygiene compliance.
- Ability to estimate ingredient quantities, rotate stock and keep accurate labelling and storage records.
- Solid workflow management skills and the capacity to work effectively within a team under pressure.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to guide, support and train junior kitchen staff.
- A reliable, customer-focused approach and availability to work a full-time roster.
How to Apply
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