Cook

DAL MAKHANI PTY LTD; Ocean Shores; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with superannuation

Friendly, supportive team environment

Opportunity to develop skills and menu

Consistent rostered hours with advance

Staff meals and free barista-made-coff

Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

DAL MAKHANI PTY LTD T/A KISO'S ESPRESSO BAR in Ocean Shores is seeking a skilled Cook to join our small kitchen team. You will prepare and cook a varied café menu for breakfast, brunch and lunch, while working closely with front-of-house staff to deliver warm, welcoming service.

The ideal candidate takes pride in food, works well under pressure and commits to high standards, HACCP practices, and consistent plating.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience cooking a range of cafe dishes, including Italian and café-style meals.
• AQF Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent) and food safety knowledge.
• Able to maintain HACCP standards and high food quality in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a range of café dishes, including breakfast, brunch, lunch and daily specials.
• Follow standard recipes and presentation guidelines to ensure consistent quality.
• Check quality, freshness and quantity of food supplies and ingredients.
• Prepare ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting, marinating and portioning.
• Cook food using grills, fryers, ovens, hotplates and other kitchen equipment.
• Plate and present dishes attractively and ensure orders are ready promptly.
• Monitor stock levels, assist with ordering and receive/store deliveries correctly.
• Maintain food safety standards and correct storage, temperature control and labeling.
• Keep kitchen and work areas clean, hygienic and organized; cater for dietary requirements.
• Minimise waste and manage food costs through careful preparation and portion control.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Education

AQF Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Food Safety Supervisor certificate

Job description

DAL MAKHANI PTY LTD T/A KISO'S ESPRESSO BAR is looking for a skilled and reliable Cook to join our kitchen team in Ocean Shores. You will prepare and cook a varied café menu, including breakfast, brunch and lunch dishes, to a consistently high standard. You will work closely with our front-of-house staff, keep the kitchen clean and safe, and help deliver the warm, welcoming service our regulars love. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pride in their food, works well under pressure and enjoys being part of a small, close-knit team.

Benefits

• Competitive, award-compliant pay, including superannuation and applicable penalty rates
• Friendly, supportive and inclusive team environment
• Opportunity to develop your skills and contribute ideas to menu specials
• Consistent rostered hours with advance notice of shifts
• Staff meals and free barista-made coffee on shift
• Long-term career opportunities in a growing hospitality business

DAL MAKHANI PTY LTD

DAL MAKHANI PTY LTD T/A KISO'S ESPRESSO BAR is looking for a skilled and reliable Cook to join our kitchen team in Ocean Shores. You will prepare and cook a varied café menu, including breakfast, brunch and lunch dishes, to a consistently high standard. You will work closely with our front-of-house staff, keep the kitchen clean and safe, and help deliver the warm, welcoming service our regulars love. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pride in their food, works well under pressure and enjoys being part of a small, close-knit team.

Benefits

• Competitive, award-compliant pay, including superannuation and applicable penalty rates
• Friendly, supportive and inclusive team environment
• Opportunity to develop your skills and contribute ideas to menu specials
• Consistent rostered hours with advance notice of shifts
• Staff meals and free barista-made coffee on shift
• Long-term career opportunities in a growing hospitality business

Task & responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a range of café dishes, including breakfast, brunch, lunch and daily specials
• Follow standard recipes and presentation guidelines to ensure consistent quality and portion control
• Check the quality, freshness and quantity of food supplies and ingredients
• Prepare ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting, marinating and portioning
• Cook food using grills, fryers, ovens, hotplates and other kitchen equipment
• Plate and present dishes attractively, and ensure orders are ready promptly during busy periods
• Monitor stock levels, assist with ordering and receive and store deliveries correctly
• Maintain food safety standards, including HACCP principles, correct food storage, temperature control and labelling
• Keep the kitchen, equipment, utensils and work areas clean, hygienic and organised
• Cater for dietary requirements and allergen requests, following allergen management procedures
• Minimise waste and manage food costs through careful preparation and portion control

Qualification & experience

• AQF Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent), or relevant practical experience
• Minimum 1 year of releavnt full-time experience as a Cook or in a similar commercial kitchen role
• Hands-on experience cooking a range of dishes, including Italian and café-style meals
• Solid knowledge of food preparation methods, cooking techniques and plating standards
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and sanitation practices, with a Food Safety Supervisor certificate (or willingness to obtain one)
• Ability to stay productive in a fast-paced kitchen while keeping food quality consistent
• Strong teamwork, communication and time-management skills
• Availability to work at least 38 ordinary hours per week, with reasonable additional hours when business needs require it
• Current right to work in Australia

About Company

DAL MAKHANI PTY LTD T/A KISO'S ESPRESSO BAR is a welcoming local café in the heart of Ocean Shores, on the NSW Far North Coast. We are known for great coffee, fresh and flavourful food and friendly service, and we serve a loyal community of locals and visitors alike. As a small, family-style business, we value quality, consistency and a positive team culture, and every team member plays an important part in our success. If you are passionate about hospitality and want to grow with a business that values its people, we would love to hear from you.

This job is posted from Workinitiatives platform.

Work Type: Full time

Salary: $75000-95000

Job Publish: 12-11-2026

Job Expire: 12-12-2026