Experienced Cook - Southeast Asian Kitchen

FOOD IDEA PTY LTD; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Idea Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Cook to join our team in Sebastopol, Ballarat (VIC). This full-time position requires a minimum of 1 year of professional cook/chef experience and a Certificate III in Cookery (Cert IV preferred).

Duties include kitchen prep, cooking to recipes, maintaining quality, and adhering to food-safety standards. The role offers an in-person work arrangement with salary in the range of AU$80,000–AU$82,000 per year, with opportunities to work across our South

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications with at least 1 year of professional working experience as a Cook/Chef.
• Holds a trade qualification of Certificate III in Cookery or higher. Cert IV candidate will be preferred.
• Ability to focus in a pressured environment and manage the team effectively.
• Able to work independently.
• Can Do Attitude.

Responsibilities

• Inspect all ingredients for freshness and quality at start of each shift.
• Discard substandard items and log details for reordering.
• Complete daily preparation tasks for upcoming serving period.
• Prepare meals for all courses and cook according to recipes.
• Determine correct cooking times and temperatures; adjust ovens/grills as needed.
• Store food in refrigerators.
• Prepare and serve meals according to dietary requirements and substitutions.
• Serve menu items in standard portions with attractive presentation.
• Follow health, safety, and food-handling regulations.

Skills

Cook experience

Education

Certificate III in Cookery

Cert IV preferred

Job description

Food Idea Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Cook to join our team in Sebastopol, Ballarat (VIC). This full-time position requires a minimum of 1 year of professional cook/chef experience and a Certificate III in Cookery (Cert IV preferred).

Duties include kitchen prep, cooking to recipes, maintaining quality, and adhering to food-safety standards. The role offers an in-person work arrangement with salary in the range of AU$80,000–AU$82,000 per year, with opportunities to work across our South