Cook

Position: Cook

Position Type: Full Time

Salary: $85,000 - $87,500 p/a plus Super

Employer Name: MUM'S KITCHEN AUST PTY LTD - t/a Bazaar and Bite

A.B.N. 95 646 865 474

Job Location: 18 Pakington Street, Geelong West, VIC, 3218, AUSTRALIA

Advertising Period: 30 days - 4 Nov 2026 > 4 Dec 2026

Summary

Our client is seeking to a full-time Cook to its restaurant, Bazaar and Bite, located in Geelong West, Victoria. Specialising in traditional Bangladeshi and Malaysian cuisine, alongside South Asian-inspired dishes, the restaurant offers curries, biryani, slow-cooked meats, rice dishes and street food favourites. The successful applicants will support daily food preparation, cooking operations and kitchen service while maintaining consistent food quality and hygiene standards.

The typical job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Prepare and cook traditional Bangladeshi and Malaysian dishes, including curries, biryani, rice preparations and meat dishes.

• Measure, mix and prepare ingredients according to established recipes and menu specifications.

• Apply traditional Bangladeshi, Malaysian and South Asian cooking techniques to achieve authentic flavours and consistent presentation.

• Monitor cooking temperatures, preparation times and portion sizes to maintain consistent food quality.

• Prepare meat, poultry, vegetables, spices and other ingredients for daily cooking requirements.

• Coordinate daily food preparation activities to ensure timely completion of customer orders.

• Inspect ingredients and prepared dishes to maintain freshness, quality and food safety standards.

• Monitor kitchen stock levels and assist with ordering, receiving and organising food supplies.

• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of cooking stations, preparation areas and kitchen equipment.

• Follow established food hygiene, workplace safety and safe food handling procedures during kitchen operations.

• Assist with menu updates and preparation of new dishes reflecting the restaurant's cuisine.

• Coordinate takeaway, dine-in and online food orders to maintain efficient kitchen service.

• Store ingredients and prepared food correctly to prevent contamination, spoilage and unnecessary wastage.

• Work collaboratively with kitchen staff to coordinate cooking duties and maintain efficient service.

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for the role:

• A minimum of 12 months' recent, directly relevant experience working as a Cook in a restaurant or comparable commercial kitchen.

• A Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery, or an equivalent qualification or relevant experience demonstrating comparable cooking skills.

• Practical experience preparing traditional Bangladeshi and Malaysian cuisine, including curries, biryani, rice dishes and authentic South Asian and Malaysian spice preparations.

• Ability to prepare and cook meat, poultry, vegetables and other ingredients using appropriate techniques and established recipes.

• Sound understanding of commercial kitchen hygiene, food safety requirements, safe food handling and appropriate ingredient storage procedures.

• Demonstrated ability to organise daily food preparation, manage ingredient quantities and maintain consistency during busy service periods.

• Experience monitoring food quality, portion control, cooking temperatures and presentation standards across a varied restaurant menu.

• Ability to work collaboratively with kitchen staff, coordinate customer orders and maintain an organised cooking environment.

Due to the volume of applicants, only those meeting the minimum standards will be considered and only successful applicants will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in the role.