Cook
- Prepare and cook Mexican lunch, dinner and children’s menu items to recipes, quality standards and presentation requirements.
- Complete daily food preparation, operate kitchen equipment safely, and maintain food safety and hygiene standards.
- Work with kitchen staff to coordinate service, monitor stock, minimise waste and report shortages or equipment issues.
About the Company
Pablito’s Mexican is a contemporary Mexican restaurant located in Sanctuary Cove, Gold Coast. The restaurant offers a modern take on traditional Mexican cuisine, combining authentic flavours with creative dishes in a vibrant and welcoming dining atmosphere. Pablito’s focuses on delivering a quality dining experience through carefully prepared food, distinctive presentation and attentive service.
We are seeking a skilled and passionate Cook to join our kitchen team. In this role, you will be responsible for daily food preparation and cooking activities, preparing and cooking Mexican lunch, dinner and children's menu items in accordance with established recipes, presentation requirements and quality standards. This is a full-time position based in Sanctuary Cove, QLD.
Main tasks
- Assist the Chef in preparing, seasoning and cooking a variety of Mexican dishes, including grilled meats and proteins, salsas, marinades, hot side dishes and children's meals, in accordance with established recipes and portion sizes.
- Prepare, cook and assemble menu items while ensuring consistency in food quality, presentation, taste and portion control.
- Undertake daily food preparation activities, including cutting, marinating, seasoning and portioning ingredients, and organising mise en place to ensure the kitchen is ready for lunch and dinner services.
- Operate kitchen equipment, grills, ovens and cooking appliances safely and efficiently when preparing and cooking menu items.
- Follow food safety procedures, health regulations and hygiene standards, ensuring food is stored, handled and prepared appropriately and that kitchen surfaces, equipment and utensils are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
- Work collaboratively with kitchen staff to coordinate food preparation and cooking activities and ensure orders are prepared accurately.
- Monitor ingredient and food stock levels, assist with daily preparation requirements, minimise food wastage and report low stock levels, equipment issues or maintenance requirements to the Head Chef or kitchen supervisor.
Qualifications and Experience
· Relevant Certificate III or equivalent qualification, and
· At least 1 year of relevant full-time work experience in the industry within the last 5 years.
Skills and Attributes
· Strong culinary creativity and a passion for food.
· Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
· Positive, cooperative attitude with clear communication skills.
· Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Annual salary will be between $78,000 to $82,000 (plus superannuation) depending on level of experience.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
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