Cook

Rashi Joshi; Newcastle City Council; Hybrid; AUD 72,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Moor Newcastle East is seeking a full-time Cook based in Newcastle NSW 2300. Requires AQF Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery and at least three years of experience in a similar role. Reports to Manager/Director and works well in a kitchen team.

Responsibilities include preparing ingredients, cooking per menu, ensuring quality standards, and assisting in menu planning. Salary listed as 79,534 plus super. Shortlisted candidates only.

Qualifications

• AQF Certificate III in Commercial Cookery required
• Minimum three years of recent experience in a commercial kitchen
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for cooking: chop and peel vegetables/fruits, cut meat, grind spices
• Prepare and cook dishes per menu items
• Inspect foods for quality standards
• Season food and ingredients
• Store food in temperature-controlled facilities
• Portion and plate dishes with gravies, sauces, and garnishes
• Assist head chef and train kitchen staff
• Assist planning menus and estimating food requirements

Skills

Food prep

Menu planning

Kitchen safety

Education

AQF Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

COOK (Full Time- 38 hours per week ) Moor Newcastle East

requires a Full-Time Cook located in Newcastle NSW 2300 with a minimum qualification of Certificate III /IV in Commercial cookery and three years of work experience in a similar role. The ideal candidates will have a strong understanding and knowledge of food and ingredients. You will report directly to the Manager and/or Director of the business however, you will also display strong teamwork skills in the kitchen operation environment.

Duties and responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients to use in cooking by chopping and peeling vegetables & fruits, cutting meat, grinding spices,
• Prepare and cook food dishes for all types as per menu items
• Examining food to ensure it meets the quality standard
• Seasoning food and ingredients
• Storing food in temperature-controlled facilities
• Portioning food, placing it on the plates, adding gravies, sauces and garnishes
• Participating in planning menus and estimating food requirements
• Assist head chef and train other kitchen staff

The applicant must have

• AQF Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
• Minimum There years of recent Experience as a cook in commercial kitchen
• Ability to work independently and fast processed environment

Annual Salary: 79,534 plus super

Please note: Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted that meets the minimum criteria listed above.