Cook

Clear Cut Recruitment; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Zeus Street Greek Swanbourne is seeking an experienced Cook to join its busy Swanbourne kitchen, preparing a range of Greek dishes to a high standard.

The role requires a minimum of 2 years cooking experience, a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (desirable) and the ability to work under pressure in a team.

This is a full-time position with immediate availability and opportunities to grow within a vibrant, customer-focused Greek kitchen.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Cook.
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery desirable but not essential with related experience.
• Sound knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Strong skills in grilling, roasting, braising and baking.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, season, cook and portion Greek dishes from fresh ingredients.
• Prepare ingredients in advance for service and ensure freshness.
• Operate commercial kitchen equipment safely and proficiently.
• Coordinate timing of multiple dishes to maintain efficient service.
• Collaborate with kitchen and front-of-house to coordinate meal timing.
• Monitor food quality, temperatures and presentation throughout service.
• Communicate shortages and issues to managers and staff.
• Train junior kitchen staff on cooking methods.
• Follow food hygiene and safety requirements.
• Label, store, and preserve ingredients per safety rules.

Skills

Cooking skills

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Equivalent qualification

Tools

Grills

Ovens

Sous vide

Job description

Zeus Street Greek Swanbourne is looking for an experienced Cook to join their expert team in Swanbourne WA 6010. This is a full-time role preparing and cooking a range of Greek dishes to a consistently high standard in a busy restaurant kitchen.

Key Duties:

• Prepare, season, cook and portion Greek dishes from fresh ingredients, including grilled and slow-cooked meats, sauces, dips and salads, to the restaurant's recipes and quality standards.
• Prepare ingredients for menu items in advance of service, ensuring appropriate quantities, freshness and readiness for service.
• Safely and proficiently operate commercial kitchen equipment and utensils, including ovens, grills, sous vide equipment and knives, using appropriate cooking techniques.
• Coordinate the timing and cooking of multiple dishes to maintain efficient service during busy dine-in periods.
• Work collaboratively with kitchen and front-of-house team members to coordinate meal timing, maintain workflow and deliver meals promptly.
• Monitor food quality, portion consistency, cooking temperatures and presentation throughout preparation and service.
• Communicate food preparation requirements, stock shortages and operational issues promptly to managers and other kitchen staff.
• Demonstrate correct cooking methods to junior kitchen staff and apprentices where required.
• Follow food hygiene, safe food handling, cleaning and workplace safety requirements.
• Correctly label, store, refrigerate, freeze and preserve ingredients and prepared food in accordance with food safety requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Cook, including proven experience in all listed duties.
• A Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, or an equivalent qualification, is desirable but not essential for candidates with additional related experience.
• Sound knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Strong skills in a range of cooking methods, including grilling, roasting, braising and baking, as well as preparing and portioning meats, sauces and marinades.
• Ability to work efficiently and calmly in a busy kitchen, both independently and as part of a team.
• Immediate availability preferred.

Conditions: Full-time

Suitable Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible visa holders are encouraged to apply.

Authentic Vegan Foods Pty Ltd Trading as Zeus Street Greek Swanbourne.