Cook

The Granary Café; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Superannuation

Career growth

Job summary

Nirvana F&B Pty Ltd TA The Granary Cafe in New South Wales is seeking a qualified cook to join a high-volume kitchen. The role requires previous experience in a busy restaurant and a Certificate IV or equivalent qualification.

You will lead and train kitchen staff, manage food preparation, plating and inventory while ensuring health and safety standards. Competitive salary AUD 80,000 plus superannuation offered.

Qualifications

• 2 years work experience in a busy kitchen environment.
• Certificate IV or equivalent qualification.
• Knowledge of kitchen operations, quality assurance and OH&S.

Responsibilities

• Create and prepare high-quality dishes with focus on innovation and taste.
• Cook and season menu items for various services using various techniques and equipment.
• Plating, portioning and presentation of food.
• Assist in menu planning and estimate food and labour requirements.
• Ensure compliance with health, hygiene and safety standards.
• Manage inventory, order supplies and stock control.
• Lead and train kitchen staff to deliver exceptional dining experiences.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Team leadership

Quality assurance

Food safety

Education

Certificate IV

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Nirvana F&B Pty Ltd TA The Granary Cafe is looking for a qualified cook to join the team. We are a busy cafe and serving high volume of quality and fresh food menu. We specialise in freshly cooked food with quality and presentation . This is a busy position and will require applicant who has previous experience in a similar role and cuisine. We value teamwork and are looking for a qualified and experienced cook to join our team.

To be successful in this role you must have 2 years work experience in a busy kitchen environment and also experience in relevant cuisines. Certificate IV in relevant discipline or equivalent qualification as well as knowledge of all kitchen operation, quality assurance and OH&S.

About the Role:

Your duties and responsibilities include but not limited to the following:

• Create and prepare high-quality dishes with a focus on innovation and taste.
• Competently cook and season all menu items for various services usingvarious techniques and equipments as well as meet dietary requirements
• Plating, portioning and presentation of food
• Assist in menu planning and estimate food and labour requirement
• Ensure compliance with health, hygiene and safety standards.
• Understanding to manage inventory, order supplies, stock control, culinary techniques and kitchen equipments.
• Maintain standards for food storage
• Lead and inspire a team of kitchen staff to deliver exceptional dining experiences.
• Train new and junior staffs for various cuisine and cooking techniques and methods
• Supervise the food preparation, quality and presentation of food menu
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in fast paced atmosphere

About you

The successful candidate must satisfy the following criteria:

• Preferred 2 years experience in a busy restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of various cooking techniques and methods in relevant cuisine
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work with team, under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Culinary degree Certificate IV level or equivalent certification preferred.

What We Offer

- Competitive salary

- Supportive work environment career growth and professional development.

Other details:

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: AUD 80,000 per year plus superannuation