Cooks

VARSITY; City Of Joondalup; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Varsity is seeking hungry, energetic kitchen teammates in the Perth area to master food prep, follow recipes, and deliver consistently high-quality meals. You will work across all stations, support stock rotation, and contribute to a fun, fast-paced dining environment.

Ideal candidates bring enthusiasm, a positive attitude, and a can-do spirit. Prior kitchen experience is a plus, with formal Cert 3 in Commercial Cookery preferred.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm, positivity, and a can-do attitude are essential in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Experience working in a kitchen environment is advantageous but not essential.
• Ability to follow recipes and kitchen guides to Varsity standards.

Responsibilities

• Master food preparation, cooking and presentation to Varsity standard.
• Follow recipes and kitchen guides.
• Ensure meals are served in a timely manner.
• Maintain a safe and hygienic kitchen, adhering to all guidelines.
• Participate in all technical aspects of cooking including grilling, deep frying, meat and poultry.
• Work across prep, fry, grill, pizza and salad stations.
• Support stock rotation to keep ingredients fresh for guests.
• Deliver food and service to Varsity standards.
• Assist in training of the team.
• Bring passion for food and a positive attitude to every shift.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Positive attitude

Can-do attitude

Kitchen teamwork

Food service mindset

Education

Cert 3 in Commercial Cookery

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 10 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 the Varsity standard.
• Follow recipes and kitchen guides.
• 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.
• 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 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.