Cook/Chef

Happy Days Northam; Shire Of Northam; Sur place; AUD 52 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Happy Days Northam is seeking an experienced Cook to join our kitchen team on a full-time basis. You will be responsible for preparing and cooking high-quality meals while maintaining food safety, hygiene, and workplace standards.

Key duties include preparing, cooking, portioning, and plating meals, managing temperatures, and assisting with menu planning. Flexibility and teamwork are essential to thrive in a busy kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant commercial cooking experience.
• Knowledge of cooking methods and food safety requirements.
• Ability to produce high quality meals consistently.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a busy kitchen.
• Commitment to food quality and hygiene.
• Full working rights in Australia.

Responsabilités

• Examine foodstuffs to ensure freshness, quality, and suitability for preparation.
• Prepare and cook food in accordance with recipes, menus, and established standards.
• Regulate temperatures of ovens, grills, and other cooking equipment.
• Season food during cooking to achieve the required taste and quality.
• Portion food and place meals on plates in accordance with presentation and portion-control standards.
• Prepare and add gravies, sauces, garnishes, and other accompaniments.
• Store food and ingredients appropriately in temperature-controlled facilities.
• Prepare meals to meet special dietary requirements where required.
• Maintain appropriate food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
• Assist with menu planning and estimating food and ingredient requirements.
• Monitor stock levels and minimize food wastage.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen.
• Work cooperatively with other kitchen staff and service staff.
• Assist in training and supervising junior kitchen staff and apprentices where required.

Connaissances

Commercial cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

High standard of food quality

Work under pressure

Attention to detail

Team player

Strong communication

Formation

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

AQF Diploma or higher in Hospitality Management

Description du poste

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About the Position

We are seeking an experienced and motivated *Cook* to join our kitchen team on a full-time basis. The successful applicant will be responsible for preparing and cooking high-quality meals while maintaining food safety, hygiene, and workplace standards.

Duties:

• Examine foodstuffs to ensure freshness, quality, and suitability for preparation.
• Prepare and cook food in accordance with recipes, menus, and established standards.
• Regulate temperatures of ovens, grills, and other cooking equipment.
• Season food during cooking to achieve the required taste and quality.
• Portion food and place meals on plates in accordance with presentation and portion-control standards.
• Prepare and add gravies, sauces, garnishes, and other accompaniments.
• Store food and ingredients appropriately in temperature-controlled facilities.
• Prepare meals to meet special dietary requirements where required.
• Maintain appropriate food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
• Assist with menu planning and estimating food and ingredient requirements.
• Monitor stock levels and minimize food wastage.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen.
• Work cooperatively with other kitchen staff and service staff.
• Assist in training and supervising junior kitchen staff and apprentices where required.

Skills/Qualification for Cook position:

To be successful in this position, you will have:

• Relevant commercial cooking experience.
• Knowledge of food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety requirements.
• Ability to prepare a variety of meals consistently and to a high standard.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a busy kitchen environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• cert iii in commercial cookery qualifications will be highly regarded.
• Have trade qualification AQF Diploma or higher in Hospitality Management
• Have 1 years' work experience in related field
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Expertise in various cooking techniques and solid understanding of kitchen operations
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure especially during peak hours
• Have full working rights in Australia

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