Cook
- Prepare and cook a variety of dishes including meat, seafood, and vegetarian meals.
- Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and food quality.
- Assist with training and supervision of kitchen staff.
A popular and vibrant café in Brighton, South Australia is looking for an experienced Cook to join their busy kitchen team.
SkillQuest Solutions are seeking a skilled and motivated Cook on behalf of our client, a well-established café located in Brighton, South Australia. Offering a relaxed and welcoming dining environment, the venue serves a diverse range of freshly prepared meals and provides a popular destination for local residents and visitors.
The café caters to a broad customer base and offers a variety of meat, seafood and vegetarian dishes, together with options catering for different dietary requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Cook who enjoys working with fresh ingredients in a busy and collaborative kitchen environment.
Position - Cook
Location – Brighton, South Australia 5048
Salary - $70,000 - $85,000 plus superannuation per annum
Employment Type - Full-time, Permanent
THE ROLE:
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Cook to join a busy kitchen team. The successful candidate will prepare and cook a diverse range of dishes, including meat, poultry, seafood and vegetarian meals, while maintaining consistently high standards of quality, presentation and food safety.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
· Prepare, season and cook a variety of dishes including beef, pork, poultry, seafood and vegetarian meals.
· Prepare ingredients and complete food preparation activities to ensure efficient service during busy trading periods.
· Follow established recipes, portion standards and presentation guidelines to maintain consistent food quality.
· Prepare and adapt meals to meet dietary requirements, including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and other special dietary needs.
· Monitor the quality and freshness of raw ingredients and finished dishes to ensure required standards are maintained.
· Assist with stock rotation, inventory control and ordering kitchen supplies, while minimising food waste.
· Monitor cooking processes, temperatures and preparation methods to ensure meals are cooked and presented appropriately.
· Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and safe food handling throughout preparation, cooking and storage.
· Assist with the training, supervision and support of kitchen staff where required.
· Maintain a clean, organised and hygienic kitchen and ensure compliance with relevant workplace health and safety requirements.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
• Relevant qualification, such as a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or agreed equivalent).
• Minimum of 1 year of work experience as a Cook within a commercial kitchen, café or restaurant environment.
• Experience preparing a diverse range of meat, poultry, seafood and vegetarian dishes.
• Ability to accommodate vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and other dietary requirements.
• Experience following recipes, portion control requirements and presentation standards while maintaining consistent food quality.
• Experience with food preparation, stock rotation, inventory control, ordering and waste minimisation.
• Sound knowledge of Australia food safety requirements, hygiene standards and safe food handling practices.
• Ability to assess the quality and freshness of ingredients and finished dishes.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure, prioritise tasks and meet service deadlines in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong organisational, communication and teamwork skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and public holidays, as required.
WHAT IS ON OFFER:
• A competitive salary of $70,000 to $85,000 plus superannuation per annum.
• An opportunity to work within a popular and established café environment.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment where your cooking skills and experience are valued.
HOW TO APPLY:
If you meet the above criteria and are ready for your next career move, we welcome your application.
Apply online through this website and attach your most recent resume.
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