Creative Cook for High-Volume Kitchen Leadership

Laurieton United Services Club; Camden Haven; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Laurieton United Services Club in Laurieton NSW is seeking experienced cooks to join their team in a full-time kitchen role. The position focuses on high-volume, high-quality cooking with varied menus and a strong emphasis on food hygiene.

You will demonstrate creativity, ensure consistent plate presentation, train junior staff, and work under pressure to deliver great meals for venue guests and events.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Cert III or IV in commercial cookery (Cert III/IV).
• Ability to excel in a high-volume, high-pressure environment.
• Proactive, energetic and passionate about hospitality.
• Effective communication with an approachable manner.

Responsibilities

• Confidence in cooking abilities.
• Creativity and high presentation standards.
• Ability to create dishes with consistency.
• Skills in preparing different varieties of cuisine.
• Skilled in preparing, seasoning, and cooking food according to recipes.
• Understanding of food safety and OHS requirements.
• Train and manage junior cooks and kitchen staff.
• Achieving all safety, hygiene and food quality.

Skills

Cooking skills

Presentation

Consistency

Cuisine variety

Food safety

OHS knowledge

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Commercial cookery cert (Cert III/IV)

Job description

Laurieton United Services Club in Laurieton NSW is seeking experienced cooks to join their team in a full-time kitchen role. The position focuses on high-volume, high-quality cooking with varied menus and a strong emphasis on food hygiene.

You will demonstrate creativity, ensure consistent plate presentation, train junior staff, and work under pressure to deliver great meals for venue guests and events.