Cook Wanted
- Prepare and cook traditional Greek and Mediterranean dishes to restaurant standards, including preparing ingredients and maintaining quality and presentation.
- Maintain food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness, while monitoring stock, minimising waste and supporting efficient kitchen operations.
- Work collaboratively with the kitchen team, accommodate dietary requests and guide junior staff when required.
Loulaki is a Greek taverna dedicated to bringing authentic Mediterranean flavours and traditional Greek hospitality to its customers. Our restaurant offers a selection of freshly prepared Greek dishes, using quality ingredients, traditional cooking techniques and authentic recipes.
We are seeking a passionate, skilled and experienced Cook to join our kitchen team on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will assist in preparing high-quality Greek and Mediterranean dishes while maintaining excellent standards of food preparation, presentation, hygiene and kitchen operations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare, season and cook a variety of traditional Greek and Mediterranean dishes in accordance with established recipes and restaurant standards.
- Prepare and cook meat, seafood, vegetables, sauces, marinades and traditional Greek accompaniments.
- Monitor food preparation and cooking processes to ensure consistency in taste, quality and presentation.
- Examine food ingredients to ensure freshness, quality and suitability for preparation.
- Operate kitchen equipment, including grills, ovens, stovetops and other commercial cooking appliances.
- Regulate cooking temperatures and monitor cooking times to ensure food is prepared safely and correctly.
- Prepare ingredients, including washing, cutting, marinating, portioning and seasoning food.
- Assist with planning daily food preparation requirements and managing kitchen workflow.
- Ensure appropriate portion sizes and presentation standards are consistently maintained.
- Store food and ingredients correctly in accordance with food safety and hygiene requirements.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen equipment, utensils, food preparation areas and storage facilities.
- Monitor stock levels, minimise food wastage and assist with ingredient ordering and stock rotation.
- Accommodate customer dietary requirements and special meal requests where appropriate.
- Work collaboratively with chefs and other kitchen staff to ensure efficient and timely meal service.
- Train and guide junior kitchen staff in food preparation techniques and safe kitchen practices when required.
Qualifications and Experience
The successful applicant should possess:
- AQF Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or a relevant qualification. Equivalent overseas qualifications may be considered.
- At least two years of relevant commercial cooking experience, preferably in a Greek or Mediterranean restaurant.
- Sound knowledge of cooking methods, food preparation techniques and commercial kitchen operations.
- Familiarity with Greek and Mediterranean cuisine will be highly regarded.
- Strong understanding of Australian food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety standards.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
- Good communication, organisational and teamwork skills.
- Flexibility to work weekends, evenings and public holidays as required.
What We Offer
- Full-time employment in an established Greek restaurant.
- Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
- Supportive and professional kitchen environment.
- Opportunity to develop culinary skills and gain experience in authentic Greek and Mediterranean cuisine.
- Career development opportunities.
How to Apply
Interested applicants are invited to submit their updated resume and a brief cover letter outlining their relevant qualifications, skills and commercial cooking experience.
Join Loulaki and become part of a team passionate about authentic Greek food and hospitality.
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