Cook

Cafe Fontaine; Bullatale; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Cafe Fontaine in Potts Point, Sydney, seeks a qualified Cook to join our kitchen team. This full-time role offers a salary of AUD 80,000–82,000 plus super and a supportive cafe environment.

You should hold a Certificate IV in Cookery or equivalent and have at least 12 months of industry experience, demonstrating sound culinary knowledge for a fast-paced kitchen. Applicants must be Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Cookery or equivalent.
• At least 12 months of industry experience.
• Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a fresh variety of café-style meals, breakfast dishes, lunch specials, light meals, and menu items as per Café Fontaine’s recipes and quality standards.
• Prepare à la carte food orders efficiently while accommodating dietary requirements and special requests.
• Execute food preparation and plating in line with café standards to ensure consistency and quality.
• Manage food preparation and cooking processes during busy service periods, maintaining efficient workflow and timely service.
• Maintain high standards of food handling, hygiene, sanitation, and workplace safety in compliance with food safety regulations.
• Monitor stock levels, assist with inventory control, and ensure ingredients and supplies are available for daily operations.
• Receive, inspect, and store deliveries appropriately to maintain food quality and minimise wastage.
• Assist in developing seasonal menu items, daily specials, and new café offerings in collaboration with the Head Chef or Café Manager.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing food quality, customer satisfaction, and kitchen productivity.
• Ensure all food preparation areas, kitchen equipment, and storage facilities are maintained in a clean and organised condition.
• Support team members during service periods to deliver a positive dining experience for customers.

Skills

Culinary knowledge

Fast-paced work

Teamwork

Education

Certificate IV in Cookery

Job description

Cafe Fontaine is a vibrant café located in Potts Point, Sydney, offering a welcoming dining experience with a focus on high-quality breakfast, brunch, lunch, and specialty coffee.

Cafe Fontaine is seeking a qualified and experienced Cook to be part of our kitchen team. This full-time position carries a salary of $80,000 to $82,000 plus super.

You should ideally have a Certificate IV in Cookery or equivalent work experience. You should at least 12 months of proven industry experience. You should demonstrate sound culinary knowledge and skills in a fast-paced kitchen environment. This role is open to Australian Citizen and Permanent Residents. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

• Prepare and cook a fresh variety of café-style meals, breakfast dishes, lunch specials, light meals, and menu items as per Café Fontaine’s recipes and quality standards.
• Prepare à la carte food orders efficiently while accommodating customer dietary requirements and special requests.
• Execute food preparation and plating in line with café standards to ensure consistency and quality.
• Manage food preparation and cooking processes during busy service periods, maintaining efficient workflow and timely service.
• Maintain high standards of food handling, hygiene, sanitation, and workplace safety in compliance with food safety regulations.
• Monitor stock levels, assist with inventory control, and ensure ingredients and supplies are available for daily operations.
• Receive, inspect, and store deliveries appropriately to maintain food quality and minimise wastage.
• Assist in developing seasonal menu items, daily specials, and new café offerings in collaboration with the Head Chef or Café Manager.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing food quality, customer satisfaction, and kitchen productivity.
• Ensure all food preparation areas, kitchen equipment, and storage facilities are maintained in a clean and organised condition.
• Support team members during service periods to deliver a positive dining experience for customers.