Cook

KXOTIC FOODS PTY LTD; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Best Burger Bar (KXOTIC FOODS PTY LTD) in Sunbury, VIC is seeking a skilled Cook for a full-time position. The role focuses on preparing high-quality food in a busy kitchen and maintaining stringent safety and hygiene standards.

The successful candidate will have relevant cooking qualifications or experience, strong cooking skills, and the ability to work well under pressure within a team environment. Local candidates preferred for our Sunbury location.

Qualifications

• Relevant cooking qualifications or industry experience for the position.
• Sound food preparation and cooking skills, knowledge of kitchen operations and food safety practices, and ability to work in a busy kitchen team.
• Reliable, organized and able to maintain consistent food quality during busy service periods.

Responsibilities

• Examine ingredients for freshness and suitability for preparation.
• Monitor oven/grill temperatures to ensure correct cooking.
• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes per recipes and standards.
• Season, plate and garnish food as required.
• Portion and present meals with gravies and sauces as needed.
• Store food in temperature-controlled facilities per safety requirements.
• Prepare meals to accommodate dietary requirements when required.
• Assist with menu planning and estimating ingredient needs.
• Monitor supplies and help maintain stock levels for kitchen operations.
• Maintain a clean, hygienic kitchen and comply with safety regulations.
• Assist with training and guiding other kitchen staff and apprentices.

Skills

Cooking skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Education

Cooking qualification

Job description

The Best Burger Bar (KXOTIC FOODS PTY LTD) is seeking a skilled and motivated Cook to join our team in Sunbury, Victoria. This is a full-time position for an experienced individual who is passionate about preparing and cooking quality food and maintaining high standards within a busy kitchen environment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Examine foodstuffs and ingredients to ensure freshness, quality and suitability for preparation and cooking.
• Regulate and monitor the temperatures of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment to ensure food is prepared correctly.
• Prepare and cook a variety of food in accordance with established recipes, standards and customer requirements.
• Season food during cooking to achieve appropriate flavor, quality and consistency.
• Portion food, arrange meals on plates and add gravies, sauces, garnishes and other accompaniments as required.
• Store food and ingredients appropriately in temperature-controlled facilities in accordance with food safety requirements.
• Prepare and cook food to accommodate special dietary requirements where required.
• Assist with planning menus and estimating food and ingredient requirements.
• Monitor food supplies and assist in maintaining appropriate stock levels to support kitchen operations.
• Maintain a clean, organized and hygienic kitchen and comply with applicable food safety and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Where required, assist with training and providing guidance to other kitchen staff and apprentices.

Skills and Experience

The successful applicant should have relevant cooking qualifications and/or relevant industry experience appropriate to the position. Applicants should demonstrate sound food preparation and cooking skills, knowledge of kitchen operations and food safety practices, and the ability to work effectively as part of a busy kitchen team.

The applicant should be reliable, organized and capable of maintaining consistent food quality while working efficiently during busy service periods.

Position Details

Position: Cook

Employment: Full-time

Location: Sunbury VIC 3429

Salary: $80,000–$90,000 per annum

About Company

The Best Burger Bar (KXOTIC FOODS PTY LTD) is an Australian private company operating in Victoria. We are committed to providing quality food and maintaining high standards of food preparation, customer service, hygiene and workplace safety.

We value reliable and motivated team members who take pride in their work and contribute positively to a professional and collaborative workplace. As part of our continued operations, we are seeking an experienced Cook to join our team at our Sunbury location.