Cook – Full Time | Coolum Beach QLD

Coolum Beer Co; Coolum Beach; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Coolum Beer Co in Coolum Beach, Queensland, seeks an experienced Cook to join our kitchen team and deliver menus for regular service and international themed events.

The ideal candidate has demonstrated knowledge across Brazilian, Argentine, Czech, Filipino and South African cuisines, with hands-on experience in a commercial kitchen, and a flexible roster including weekends.

Qualifications

• A relevant commercial cookery qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
• Previous experience working as a Cook in a commercial kitchen.
• Demonstrated practical experience preparing dishes from Brazilian, Argentine, Czech, Filipino and South African cuisines.
• Knowledge of the traditional ingredients, preparation methods and flavour profiles associated with these cuisines.
• Experience working with changing menus, special events or themed food offerings.
• Sound commercial food preparation and cooking skills.
• Good understanding of food safety and kitchen hygiene requirements.
• Ability to maintain quality and consistency during busy service periods.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Reliability and availability to work a flexible roster, including weekends and themed events as required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals for the venue’s regular food service.
• Prepare dishes for regular international themed events and special menu nights.
• Prepare Brazilian, Argentine, Czech, Filipino and South African dishes using appropriate ingredients, techniques and flavour profiles.
• Assist with planning and developing menus for themed events and special food offerings.
• Undertake ingredient preparation and daily food preparation.
• Follow recipes and maintain consistency in flavour, portion size, quality and presentation.
• Monitor food quality throughout preparation and service.
• Coordinate food preparation to meet service and event requirements.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety standards.
• Assist with stock management, ordering, food storage and minimising wastage.
• Work effectively with kitchen and front-of-house staff during regular service and special events.

Skills

Brazilian cuisine

Argentine cuisine

Czech cuisine

Filipino cuisine

South African cuisine

Education

Commercial cookery qualification

Job description

Coolum Beer Co is seeking an experienced Cook to join our team in Coolum Beach, Queensland.

Our venue operates a diverse food program and regularly hosts international themed food events and special menu nights. These events are an established part of our food offering and feature dishes from a range of international cuisines.

As part of this role, the Cook will be directly involved in preparing and delivering menus for these regular themed events. We are therefore seeking a Cook with demonstrated knowledge and practical cooking experience across Brazilian, Argentine, Czech, Filipino and South African cuisines.

Experience with these cuisines is important to the role because our themed events require dishes to be prepared using the traditional ingredients, cooking methods and flavour profiles associated with each cuisine.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals for the venue’s regular food service
• Prepare dishes for our regular international themed events and special menu nights
• Prepare Brazilian, Argentine, Czech, Filipino and South African dishes using appropriate ingredients, techniques and flavour profiles
• Assist with planning and developing menus for themed events and special food offerings
• Undertake ingredient preparation and daily food preparation
• Follow recipes and maintain consistency in flavour, portion size, quality and presentation
• Monitor food quality throughout preparation and service
• Coordinate food preparation to meet service and event requirements
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety standards
• Assist with stock management, ordering, food storage and minimising wastage
• Work effectively with kitchen and front-of-house staff during regular service and special events

Skill & Experience

Applicants should have:

• A relevant commercial cookery qualification or equivalent relevant experience
• Previous experience working as a Cook in a commercial kitchen
• Demonstrated practical experience preparing dishes from Brazilian, Argentine, Czech, Filipino and South African cuisines
• Knowledge of the traditional ingredients, preparation methods and flavour profiles associated with these cuisines
• Experience working with changing menus, special events or themed food offerings
• Sound commercial food preparation and cooking skills
• Good understanding of food safety and kitchen hygiene requirements
• Ability to maintain quality and consistency during busy service periods
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Reliability and availability to work a flexible roster, including weekends and themed events as required