COOK
- Prepare and cook a variety of Italian dishes for dinner service.
- Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff during service.
- Maintain kitchen hygiene and food safety standards.
Amici Restaurant & Pizzeria, a busy Italian restaurant and pizzeria in Caloundra, is seeking an experienced Cook to join our dinner service kitchen team.
About the role
• Full-time position, 38 hours per week
• Dinner service only
• Annual salary package: $80,000 per annum
• Overtime paid for any hours worked beyond the standard roster, where required
Duties
• Prepare, cook and present a range of Italian and pizzeria dishes to a consistent standard
• Plan menu items in consultation with kitchen management
• Prepare and cook pizza, pasta, sauces, entrées and mains for dinner service
• Estimate food requirements and assist with ordering of kitchen supplies
• Monitor food stocks and rotate perishable items
• Maintain kitchen hygiene, food safety and workplace safety standards
• Supervise and coordinate other kitchen staff during dinner service as required
Skills and experience required
• Trade qualification (Certificate III or higher) in Commercial Cookery, or equivalent relevant experience
• Prior experience working as a cook in a restaurant or pizzeria environment
• Sound knowledge of food safety practices and kitchen hygiene standards
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure during service
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
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