Experienced Cook - Sous Vide & Gourmet Plating

Vini's Cafe; Manly; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Vini's Café in Manly is seeking an experienced, trade-qualified Cook to deliver high-quality à la carte dishes in a fast-paced kitchen. You will prepare from scratch, use sous vide and ovens, and manage station workflow while upholding HACCP safety and FIFO stock control.

You will participate in menu trials, plating to standard, and ensure consistency during peak service with an elevated presentation. Experience in pastry and daily prep is valued.

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified cook with relevant qualifications.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant kitchen experience.
• Right to work full-time in Australia.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Execute kitchen opening procedures and prep for daily service.
• Prepare mise en place for peak service with precise knife work and marination.
• Prepare fresh pastries and baked goods from scratch.
• Cook complex meat, seafood, and vegetable dishes to order for à la carte service.
• Regulate temperatures and operate commercial equipment (sous vide, vacuum sealers, fryers, ovens).
• Maintain HACCP, stock control (FIFO), and sanitation standards.
• Assist with menu trials and recipe testing.
• Coordinate station workflow during high-demand service and ensure plating standards.

Skills

Knife skills

Butchery prep

Sous vide

Food safety HACCP

Station management

Menu testing

Plating & presentation

Education

Certificate IV

Food safety certification

Tools

Vacuum sealers

Deep fryers

Combination ovens

Job description

Vini's Café in Manly is seeking an experienced, trade-qualified Cook to deliver high-quality à la carte dishes in a fast-paced kitchen. You will prepare from scratch, use sous vide and ovens, and manage station workflow while upholding HACCP safety and FIFO stock control.

You will participate in menu trials, plating to standard, and ensure consistency during peak service with an elevated presentation. Experience in pastry and daily prep is valued.