Cook
- Join a passionate kitchen team at Frankly Nick''s.
- Prepare high-quality artisanal Italian dishes.
- Maintain kitchen hygiene and manage stock effectively.
About Us:
At Frankly Nick's, we live and breathe "New Age Italian" cuisine. Partnering with elite local suppliers like LP Quality Meats and Morco Fresh, we pride ourselves on serving high-quality artisanal Italian dining, from house-made pastas, salads and desserts to our renowned 72-hour fermented dough, to a vibrant, loyal community.
We are expanding our kitchen team and looking for a passionate, reliable and skilled Cook to join us. If you have an eye for detail, thrive in high-energy environments, and want to work with premium products, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Service Execution: running the pans section and executing our pastas, pizza, salads and desserts to the highest level.
- Mise en Place: prepping premium ingredients (artisanal cured meats, fresh local produce and house-made sauces) according to established recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Food Preparation: preparing and portioning across all sections, including managing and hand-stretching our 72-hour fermented dough with precision.
- Quality Control: maintaining strict consistency in portion sizes, taste, visual presentation and dietary requirement accommodations.
- Kitchen Hygiene and Safety: ensuring compliance with food safety and health standards; executing deep-cleaning procedures at the end of shifts.
- Stock Management: assisting with daily stock rotation (FIFO) and monitoring inventory levels to minimise food waste.
What We Are Looking For:
- Experience: minimum 1 to 2 years of experience as a Cook in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
- Relevant qualification in the indusry
- Passion for Quality: a genuine love for hospitality, premium ingredients and the details that elevate a good meal.
- Speed and Composure: the ability to maintain a calm, clean and organised workspace under pressure during busy weekend rushes.
- Team Player: exceptional communication skills, a positive attitude and a willingness to work closely with the kitchen team and front-of-house staff.
- Availability: full flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays as required by the business.
Benefits and Perks:
- Growth Opportunities: learn and hone your skills under highly experienced venue management.
- Great Work Culture: a supportive, professional and energetic environment where your contributions are valued.
- Premium Ingredients: work with the finest local artisanal produce and specialty cured meats on the market.
- Generous Perks: staff meals, employee discount, free food and generous discounts across our hospitality network.
Work Location: In person
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