Cook Part-Time / VARSITY WATERFORD

Varsity; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great work life balance

Discounted food, drink and activities

Discounted food and drink across group

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Varsity in Western Australia is seeking a kitchen team member to master cooking, follow recipes, and maintain high standards of safety and cleanliness. You’ll work across prep, fry, grill, pizza and salad stations, while ensuring correct portioning and timely service.

The role values enthusiasm, a can-do attitude, and a love of good food, with training opportunities and growth in a fun, balanced hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and positive attitude in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong passion for good food and great times.
• Ability to stay upbeat and proactive during shifts.

Responsibilities

• Master food preparation and presentation to Varsity standards.
• Follow recipes and kitchen guides accurately.
• Ensure portion control and timely meal service.
• Maintain a safe, hygienic kitchen and cleaning systems.
• Engage in grilling, deep frying, and meat/poultry cooking.
• Work across prep, fry, grill, pizza and salad stations.
• Accommodate dietary requirements safely.
• Assist with stock rotation and ingredient freshness.
• Assist in delivering food and service to Varsity standards.
• Support training of kitchen team.
• Bring passion for food and a positive attitude to every shift.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Positive attitude

Can-do approach

Love of good food

Education

Cert 3 in Commercial Cookery or equivalent

Job description

About Us

Founded by three mates in 2013, Varsity has grown from your favourite student bar in to an entertainment hub! Serving up tasty burgers, saucy wings and cold beers across 9 venues in Perth, we've now levelled up in to the arcade and bowling sphere!

Varsity provides a fun, positive, and career focused environment for our teams to learn, grow and deliver on our motto - Good Times Always!

Why Work With Us?

• Great work life balance
• Learn from some of the very best in the industry
• Discounted food, drink and activities for you and your friends
• Discounted food and drink across all Signature Hospitality Group brands
• Amazing opportunities for growth

What will you do?

• Master food preparation, cooking and presentation to Varsity quality standards.
• Follow recipes and kitchen guides.
• Ensure correct portion control.
• Ensure meals are served in a timely manner.
• Maintain a safe and hygienic kitchen, that adheres to all food preparation and cleanliness guidelines. Also ensuring staff are following the kitchen cleaning systems.
• Participate in all technical aspects of cooking including but not limited to grilling, deep frying, and cooking meat and poultry.
• Work across all stations in the kitchen including prep, fry, grill, pizza and salad stations.
• Ensure dietary requirements are catered for in a safe manner.
• Support with stock rotation, making sure our ingredients are as fresh as can be for our guests.
• Deliver food and service to Varsity standards.
• Support the training of the kitchen team.
• Bring a passion for food and a positive attitude to every shift.

What Will You Bring?

• Cert 3 in Commercial Cookery or equivalent is preferred
• Infectious enthusiasm and positivity.
• A can-do attitude.
• A love of good food and good times.
• Previous experience in a kitchen environment is advantageous but not essential.