COOK

Great Ocean Road Resort; Anglesea; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Ocean Road Resort in Anglesea, VIC is seeking two skilled Cooks to join our kitchen team. Reporting to the Head Chef, you will prepare and season dishes, test food quality, and manage portions with a focus on fine dining standards.

We seek candidates with at least 4 years of experience, a CIII in Commercial Cookery, and excellent teamwork. Candidates must be available midweek and weekends and be able to commute or relocate as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of skilled work experience.
• Fluent English and strong communication with staff and clients.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to multitask and work midweek and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgement.
• Observe and test foods to determine doneness.
• Weigh, measure and mix ingredients accurately.
• Portion, arrange and garnish food; carve meats for service.
• Bake, roast, boil and steam meats, fish, vegetables and other foods.
• Regulate oven temperatures and monitor sanitation practices.
• Assist in production schedules and staff requirements.
• Direct and supervise kitchen staff and apprentices.

Skills

4+ years experience

Fluent English

Attention to detail

Team player

Good planning

Multitask

Education

CIII in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Experience required: Minimum 4 years skilled experience

Position is full time in Anglesea, Vic, 3230, requires flexibility to work midweek and weekends and ability to reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred).

At the Great Ocean Road Resort, Anglesea, we thrive on customer satisfaction and excel in high end services.

We are looking for two Cooks with experience, culinary talent and skills suitable to the refined experiences in the services we offer to our clients. The position will be reporting to the Head Chef.

Role

Suitable candidate is expected to perform the following duties that include but are not limited to:

• Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgement and experience
• Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgement, using various kitchen utensils and equipment
• Portion, arrange and garnish food. Carve and trim meats such as beef, pork and lamb for hot or cold service
• Making dessert and arrange to serve
• Bake, roast, boil and steam meats, fish, vegetables and other foods
• Wash, cut, peel and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare them for consumption
• Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills and roasters
• Estimate expected food consumption, then requisition or purchase supplies or procure food from storage
• Assist in determining production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services
• Assist in analysing recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food, labour and supplies
• Direct and supervise kitchen staff and apprentices
• Check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met
• Check the quantity and quality of received products
• Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and ingredients
• Prepare and cook foods of all types either on regular basis or for special guests or functions including special dietary requirements
• Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations
• Inspect supplies, equipment and work areas to ensure conformance to established standards
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff

Skills/Experience

• Qualification of at least CIII in Commercial Cookery or equivalent. Additional higher relevant trade qualifications will be a plus
• Minimum 4 years of skilled work experience
• Strong attention and an eye for detail.
• Passion for gastronomy and contemporary cuisine
• A passionate team player with a personable nature.
• Fluent English and strong communication skills with staff and clients
• Ordering and selecting quality ingredients
• Strong communications skills, work well in a team environment & thrive under pressure
• Inspire and energise your team to be the best they can be
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Ability to multitask
• Must be flexible to work midweek and weekends

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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