Cook - Breakfast & Lunch, Café Kitchen with Smoke BBQ

Excel Yarra Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Train Yard Café in Heidelberg, Victoria, is seeking a qualified and motivated Cook to join our kitchen team on a full-time basis. Our café offers a contemporary Australian breakfast and lunch menu and requires someone who can maintain high standards of food preparation, presentation and kitchen hygiene.

Key duties include preparing and cooking meals, using diverse methods, and ensuring timely service while upholding food safety procedures.

Qualifications

• AQF Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.
• Experience working as a Cook in a café/restaurant/kitchen.
• Knowledge of food preparation methods and kitchen hygiene.
• Ability to prepare multiple orders efficiently while maintaining quality.
• Familiarity with commercial cooking equipment and safe handling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present breakfast and lunch meals.
• Use grilling, roasting, frying, baking and smoking methods.
• Prepare ingredients, sauces and marinades for daily service.
• Operate kitchen appliances safely and efficiently.
• Ensure meals meet presentation standards and quality.

Skills

Formal cookery training

Cook in commercial kitchen

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Education

AQF Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Experience as a Cook

Job description

The Train Yard Café in Heidelberg, Victoria, is seeking a qualified and motivated Cook to join our kitchen team on a full-time basis. Our café offers a contemporary Australian breakfast and lunch menu and requires someone who can maintain high standards of food preparation, presentation and kitchen hygiene.

Key duties include preparing and cooking meals, using diverse methods, and ensuring timely service while upholding food safety procedures.