Creative Estate Cook: Innovative Menus & Quality

Skilled Jobs Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Skilled Jobs Australia is seeking qualified and experienced cooks for a large estate kitchen in Melbourne. You will prepare, create and decorate food, uphold hygiene, and help deliver high-quality, innovative menus using local produce in our in-house dining room.

Requirements include AQF Certificate III with at least two years on-the-job training or AQF Certificate IV, or three years of relevant experience. Knowledge of Australian food safety and HACCP is essential.

Qualifications

• AQF Certificate III with at least two years on-the-job training or AQF Certificate IV.
• Or at least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications.
• Experience in preparation, creation, and decoration of food items.
• Eamining foodstuffs to ensure quality (quality control).
• Plan, develop and estimate food costs when ordering food supplies.
• Monitor quality of dishes.
• Prepare and cook food demonstrating a variety of cooking techniques.
• Season food during cooking.
• Portion food.
• Keep kitchen and enforce hygiene regulations.
• Enthusiasm and creative approach to high-quality cuisine.
• Demonstrated understanding of Australian food safety and HACCP.
• Monitor and produce quality dishes in all stages of preparation and organisation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present food to high standards.
• Monitor quality of dishes in all stages of preparation and service.
• Plan and estimate food costs when ordering supplies.
• Ensure kitchen hygiene and safety regulations are followed.
• Demonstrate diverse cooking techniques and creative presentation.

Skills

Food preparation

Quality control

Menu costing

HACCP knowledge

Hygiene compliance

Cooking techniques

Seasoning

Portion control

Creativity

Food safety (Australian)

Education

AQF Certificate III

AQF Certificate IV

Job description

Skilled Jobs Australia is seeking qualified and experienced cooks for a large estate kitchen in Melbourne. You will prepare, create and decorate food, uphold hygiene, and help deliver high-quality, innovative menus using local produce in our in-house dining room.

Requirements include AQF Certificate III with at least two years on-the-job training or AQF Certificate IV, or three years of relevant experience. Knowledge of Australian food safety and HACCP is essential.