Cook

Seven Migration Pty Ltd On Behalf Of Pablito’S Mexican - Hope Island Qld; Gold Coast City; Presencial; AUD 78.000 - 82.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Pablito’s Mexican in Sanctuary Cove, Gold Coast, seeks a skilled Cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare and cook Mexican dishes across lunch, dinner and kids' menus, following established recipes and presentation standards in a busy, welcoming setting.

Joining our full-time team, you’ll contribute to consistent quality, maintain cleanliness, and ensure food safety while collaborating with the Head Chef and fellow kitchen staff to delight guests with authentic flavours.

Qualificações

• Certificate III or equivalent qualification in commercial cookery.
• At least 1 year full-time industry experience in last 5 years.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsabilidades

• Assist the Chef with preparing and cooking Mexican dishes according to recipes.
• Prepare, season, and portion ingredients for lunch, dinner, and kids' meals.
• Maintain mise en place and ensure consistent quality and presentation.
• Safely operate grills, ovens and kitchen equipment.
• Follow food safety, hygiene standards, and sanitation procedures.
• Coordinate with kitchen staff to fulfill orders accurately.

Conhecimentos

Culinary creativity

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork and communication

Ability to work under pressure

Formação

Certificate III or equivalent

Descrição da vaga

About the Company

Pablito’s Mexican is a contemporary Mexican restaurant located in Sanctuary Cove, Gold Coast. The restaurant offers a modern take on traditional Mexican cuisine, combining authentic flavours with creative dishes in a vibrant and welcoming dining atmosphere. Pablito’s focuses on delivering a quality dining experience through carefully prepared food, distinctive presentation and attentive service.

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Cook to join our kitchen team. In this role, you will be responsible for daily food preparation and cooking activities, preparing and cooking Mexican lunch, dinner and children's menu items in accordance with established recipes, presentation requirements and quality standards. This is a full-time position based in Sanctuary Cove, QLD.

Main tasks

• Assist the Chef in preparing, seasoning and cooking a variety of Mexican dishes, including grilled meats and proteins, salsas, marinades, hot side dishes and children's meals, in accordance with established recipes and portion sizes.
• Prepare, cook and assemble menu items while ensuring consistency in food quality, presentation, taste and portion control.
• Undertake daily food preparation activities, including cutting, marinating, seasoning and portioning ingredients, and organising mise en place to ensure the kitchen is ready for lunch and dinner services.
• Operate kitchen equipment, grills, ovens and cooking appliances safely and efficiently when preparing and cooking menu items.
• Follow food safety procedures, health regulations and hygiene standards, ensuring food is stored, handled and prepared appropriately and that kitchen surfaces, equipment and utensils are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Work collaboratively with kitchen staff to coordinate food preparation and cooking activities and ensure orders are prepared accurately.
• Monitor ingredient and food stock levels, assist with daily preparation requirements, minimise food wastage and report low stock levels, equipment issues or maintenance requirements to the Head Chef or kitchen supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant Certificate III or equivalent qualification, and
• At least 1 year of relevant full-time work experience in the industry within the last 5 years.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong culinary creativity and a passion for food.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Positive, cooperative attitude with clear communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Annual salary will be between $78,000 to $82,000 (plus superannuation) depending on level of experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent