Cook

Coco Cabana Unit Trust; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Coco Cabana Unit Trust in Brisbane is seeking a Cook to join our kitchen team. You will examine food quality, regulate oven temperatures, and prepare dishes in line with the menu.

The role requires experience in a commercial kitchen, willingness to work weekend rosters, and a strong understanding of food safety and hygiene. Malaysian/Asian cuisine knowledge is highly regarded, and you will contribute to plating, portioning, and kitchen training.

Qualifications

• Relevant commercial cookery qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Previous experience working as a Cook in a commercial kitchen.
• Knowledge of Malaysian / Asian cuisine is highly regarded.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and kitchen procedures.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow kitchen instructions.
• Availability to work rostered shifts, including weekends and public holidays if required.

Responsibilities

• Examine foodstuffs to ensure quality and freshness.
• Regulate temperatures of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment.
• Prepare, season and cook food in accordance with menu requirements.
• Portion food, plate dishes and add sauces, gravies and garnishes.
• Store food in temperature-controlled facilities.
• Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements where required.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in food preparation areas.
• Assist with menu planning and estimating food requirements where required.
• Support and train kitchen staff and apprentices where required.

Skills

Team player

Fast-paced

Weekend shifts

Food safety

Hygiene standards

Kitchen procedures

Education

Cookery qualification

Job description

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Examining foodstuffs to ensure quality and freshness;
• Regulating temperatures of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment;
• Preparing, seasoning and cooking food in accordance with menu requirements;
• Portioning food, plating dishes and adding sauces, gravies and garnishes;
• Storing food in temperature-controlled facilities;
• Preparing food to meet special dietary requirements where required;
• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in food preparation areas;
• Assisting with menu planning and estimating food requirements where required;
• Supporting and training kitchen staff and apprentices where required.

Skills and Experience Required

The successful applicant should have:

• Relevant commercial cookery qualification or equivalent practical experience;
• Previous experience working as a Cook in a commercial kitchen;
• Knowledge of Malaysian / Asian cuisine is highly regarded;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced restaurant environment;
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and kitchen procedures;
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow kitchen instructions;
• Availability to work rostered shifts, including weekends and public holidays if required.