Cook

Sociable Tech Pty Ltd; Nelly Bay; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Stuffed On Seafood is seeking a qualified Cook for a permanent full-time role at Shop 1 & 2, 4 Arcadia Road, Nelly Bay QLD 4819. The successful candidate will prepare a variety of dishes, manage stock, uphold food safety, and mentor junior kitchen staff; 38 hours per week with a competitive salary of $80,000 plus Super.

This role offers career progression within a fine-dine direction and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or higher.
• At least 1 year of full-time relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of food preparation, cooking techniques and kitchen operations.
• Excellent communication, time-management and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work across a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of high-quality dishes with consistent taste and presentation.
• Manage food preparation and stock levels, minimise waste and maintain hygiene.
• Support menu development and guide junior kitchen staff during service.
• Ensure food safety and workplace health and safety standards.
• Assist with estimating food and ingredient requirements and portion control.
• Coordinate with service staff to ensure meals are served efficiently.
• Perform quality checks and contribute to new recipes and seasonal menus.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Multitasking

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Stuffed On Seafood Stuffed On Seafood is seeking an experienced full-time Cook to join its team at Shop 1 & 2, 4 Arcadia Road, Nelly Bay QLD 4819.

The Cook is responsible for preparing a variety of high-quality dishes while ensuring consistent taste, quality, portion control and presentation. The Cook manages food preparation and stock levels, minimises waste, maintains food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety standards, supports efficient kitchen operations, assists with menu development and guides junior kitchen staff during service. Salary: $80,000 + Super Employment type: Full time, 38 hours per week Benefits Supportive and inclusive team environment.

Competitive salary package. Long-term employment opportunity. Career progression and skills development.

Exposure to diverse cooking techniques and menu items. Task & responsibilities Examining foodstuffs and ingredients to ensure quality and freshness before preparation. Regulating the temperature of ovens, grills, fryers and other cooking equipment.

Preparing and cooking meals in accordance with approved recipes, dietary requirements, food safety and presentation standards. Seasoning food appropriately and ensuring consistency in flavour, quality and portion size. Portioning and plating meals attractively, including preparing and adding sauces, gravies and garnishes where required.

Storing perishable and non-perishable food items correctly in temperature-controlled environments. Assisting with menu planning and estimating food and ingredient requirements. Monitoring stock levels, rotating stock efficiently and minimising food wastage.

Maintaining clean and hygienic work areas, kitchen equipment and utensils at all times. Working collaboratively with kitchen and service staff to ensure meals are prepared and served efficiently. Following all food handling, hygiene, workplace health and safety requirements.

Providing guidance and on-the-job support to apprentice and junior kitchen staff as required. Conducting quality checks to ensure dishes meet the restaurant’s required standards. Assisting with the development of new recipes and seasonal menu items.

Performing other skilled cooking and kitchen duties required for the effective operation of the restaurant.

Qualification & experience Certificate III in Commercial Cookery minimum or higher relevant qualification. At least one (1) year of relevant full-time work experience.

Strong understanding of food preparation, cooking techniques and kitchen operations. Ability to work effectively within a team during peak service periods. Excellent communication, time-management and multitasking skills.

Availability to work across a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays.

About Company

Stuffed On Seafood operates from Shop 1 & 2, 4 Arcadia Road, Nelly Bay QLD 4819.

The business is changing his operations style into a Fine-Dine Restaurants and Cafe and recruiting a full-time Cook to support its food preparation and kitchen operations, including consistent meal quality, food safety, efficient service and menu requirements.

Job Expire: 09-11-2026