Cook/Chef
- Prepare and cook high-quality meals according to recipes and standards.
- Maintain food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards in the kitchen.
- Assist in training and supervising junior kitchen staff.
About the Position
We are seeking an experienced and motivated *Cook* to join our kitchen team on a full-time basis. The successful applicant will be responsible for preparing and cooking high-quality meals while maintaining food safety, hygiene, and workplace standards.
Duties:
* Examine foodstuffs to ensure freshness, quality, and suitability for preparation.
* Prepare and cook food in accordance with recipes, menus, and established standards.
* Regulate temperatures of ovens, grills, and other cooking equipment.
* Season food during cooking to achieve the required taste and quality.
* Portion food and place meals on plates in accordance with presentation and portion-control standards.
* Prepare and add gravies, sauces, garnishes, and other accompaniments.
* Store food and ingredients appropriately in temperature-controlled facilities.
* Prepare meals to meet special dietary requirements where required.
* Maintain appropriate food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
* Assist with menu planning and estimating food and ingredient requirements.
* Monitor stock levels and minimize food wastage.
* Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen.
* Work cooperatively with other kitchen staff and service staff.
* Assist in training and supervising junior kitchen staff and apprentices where required.
Skills/Qualification for Cook position:
To be successful in this position, you will have:
* Relevant commercial cooking experience.
* Knowledge of food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety requirements.
* Ability to prepare a variety of meals consistently and to a high standard.
* Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a busy kitchen environment.
* Strong attention to detail and commitment to food quality.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Good communication and organizational skills.
* cert iii in commercial cookery qualifications will be highly regarded.
* Have trade qualification AQF Diploma or higher in Hospitality Management
* Have 2 years' work experience in related field
* Strong leadership and team management skills
* Expertise in various cooking techniques and solid understanding of kitchen operations
* Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices
* Ability to work efficiently under pressure especially during peak hours
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