Cook -Full Time

Pendu Group Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Superannuation

Professional kitchen team

Job summary

Pendu Group Pty Ltd in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Cook to join our kitchen team on a full-time basis. You will prepare high-quality meals, maintain food safety and hygiene standards, and support the smooth day-to-day operation of the kitchen.

Key responsibilities include cooking dishes to recipes, ensuring quality and presentation, preparing ingredients, stock checks, keeping the kitchen clean, and complying with WHS guidelines. The role requires teamwork and weekend availability.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cook in a commercial kitchen.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of meals to recipes and menu requirements.
• Ensure consistency, quality and presentation of all food.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and hygiene; monitor stock and deliveries.
• Assist with stock management and minimizing wastage; support busy service periods.

Skills

Cook

Teamwork

Food safety knowledge

Education

Certificate in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Cook -Full Time Pendu Group Pty Ltd Burwood, VIC, AU

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Cook to join our kitchen team on a full-time basis in Melbourne.

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing high-quality meals, maintaining food safety and hygiene standards, and assisting with the smooth day-to-day operation of the kitchen.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking a variety of meals in accordance with recipes and menu requirements.
• Ensuring consistency, quality and presentation of all food.
• Preparing ingredients, including cutting, portioning and marinating.
• Monitoring food quality and freshness.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and hygienic kitchen.
• Complying with food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Assisting with stock management, including checking deliveries and minimising food wastage.
• Working efficiently as part of a team during busy service periods.
• Assisting with menu preparation and maintaining appropriate portion control.
• Ensuring kitchen equipment and work areas are properly cleaned and maintained.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience working as a Cook in a commercial kitchen.
• Relevant qualifications in commercial cookery will be highly regarded.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques.
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food quality.
• Availability to work full-time, including weekends and public holidays where required.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of $75,000 – $85,000 + superannuation, commensurate with skills and experience.
• Supportive and professional working environment.
• Opportunity for career development and progression.
• Opportunity to work with an experienced kitchen team.