Experienced Cook/Chef

The Wood Oven; Nelson Bay; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The Wood Oven in Nelson Bay, NSW, is seeking a motivated cook to join our Wood-Fired Pizza and Pasta sections in an open kitchen overlooking D\'Albora Marina. This casual role offers a consistent roster with roughly 25 hours per week and weekend/night work.

We value a positive attitude, the desire to contribute to menu ideas, and the ability to work in a fast-paced team. A Cert III or IV in Commercial Cookery and at least 3 years of experience are helpful; a food safety certificate is

Qualifications

• Cert III/IV in Commercial Cookery or higher preferred.
• Minimum 3 years in a fast-paced venue.
• Current Food Safety Certificate advantageous.
• Must have valid Australian work rights and NSW eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus, estimating costs and ordering supplies.
• Prepare and cook food, ensuring quality and presentation.
• Implement and enforce hygiene and HACCP standards.
• Work in a team and contribute ideas for menus.

Skills

Cert III/IV in Commercial Cookery

3+ years fast-paced venue experience

Food safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Cert III in Commercial Cookery

Advanced Diploma / Associate Diploma

Job description

You will be working across our Wood-Fired Pizza section and Pasta sections in an open kitchen over looking D'Albora Marina in the heart of Nelson Bay in a business that has a 21 year history.

We are looking for the right attitude along with the desire to create & see the vision of the establishment.

Having a Cert III or IV in Commercial Cookery, Advanced or Associate Diploma and minimum 3 years experience in fast paced venue will be helpful with your application.

We are all inclusive workplace & employee happiness in the workplace is high priority

If you love working in a high energy kitchen, feel heard about input into menus & work alongside a very supportive & fun team you will love this position.

The Details

Casual position with consistent roster most weeks so you know what you will be working from week to week & approx. 25min hours per week. Must be willing to commit long term. No short term or traveller positions available.

Weekend & night work but with late starts

Paid under the Restaurant award

Great communication & ability to work in a team & always have each others back

Planning menus, estimating costs, and ordering supplies.

Preparing and cooking food, ensuring quality and presentation.

Implementing and enforcing hygiene and safety regulations (HACCP).

Must have valid Australian work rights and be eligible to work in NSW.

Current Food Safety Certificate would be an advantage

If this sounds like you, we would love to meet you.