Cooks

Labour Support Group; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Villa Romana in Cairns, QLD is hiring experienced Cooks for a full-time permanent role. The kitchen serves modern Italian and Mediterranean dishes with Australian influence.

Salary is $75,000 plus superannuation, based in Cairns, with duties including preparing meals, presenting dishes, and ensuring food safety. Requirements include relevant commercial cookery qualifications and at least 2 years in a commercial kitchen, including pizza dough and pasta/sauce from scratch experience, plus

Qualifications

• Qualifying in commercial cookery is required.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a commercial cook.
• Experience in Italian and Mediterranean cuisine is essential.
• Experience in open-fire grilling and kitchen team leadership.
• Able to plan menus, order goods and control stock.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals following recipes and kitchen procedures.
• Present dishes attractively while maintaining consistency.
• Assist with food prep and service under supervision.
• Monitor food quality and ensure safe service temperatures.
• Follow menus, production schedules and portion requirements.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and workplace health standards.
• Maintain clean, organized workstations and equipment.
• Support stock rotation and inventory handling.
• Communicate needs with kitchen staff and supervisors.

Skills

Commercial cookery

Kitchen operations

Team leadership

Food safety

Pizza dough from scratch

Pasta & sauces from scratch

Open-fire grilling

Italian & Mediterranean cuisine

Stock control & wastage minimization

Menu costing & goods ordering

Ability to work under pressure

Staff training

Education

Commercial cookery qualifications

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

The Client Villa Romana in Cairns, QLD is looking for experienced Cooks to join their team. Their in-house restaurant serves up modern Italian and Mediterranean cuisine with Australian influence.

The Role This is for a full time role with an annual salary set at $75,000 plus superannuation. The role is based in Cairns, QLD. Duties will include:

• Prepare and cook meals following standard recipes, preparation methods, and kitchen procedures
• Present dishes attractively while maintaining consistency, taste, and portion standards
• Assist with food preparation and service activities under the direction of kitchen supervisors or chefs
• Monitor food quality and ensure meals are served at appropriate temperatures
• Follow daily menus, production schedules, and portion requirements during kitchen operations
• Check and record food temperatures to ensure compliance with food safety regulations
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of kitchen workstations, equipment, and preparation areas
• Support stock rotation, ingredient storage, and inventory handling procedures
• Operate kitchen appliances and cooking equipment safely and efficiently
• Communicate with kitchen staff and supervisors regarding food preparation and operational requirements
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and workplace health and safety standards
• Support kitchen operations during busy service periods while maintaining workflow efficiency

Requirements

• Relevant qualifications in commercial cookery
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a commercial Cook
• Must know how and have at least 2 years’ experience in commercial kitchen cookery
• At least 2 years’ experience in preparing pizza dough from scratch
• At least 2 years’ experience in preparing pastas and sauces from scratch
• Must have at least 2 years’ experience in grilling over open fire and grill
• Experience and knowledge in Italian and Mediterranean cuisine is essential
• Passion for great food and presentation
• Understanding of, and commitment to, food safety
• Experience in kitchen operations and in managing a team
• Experience in training kitchen staff
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Goods ordering and menu costing
• Stock control and wastage minimization