Fast-Paced Bistro Cook — Free Meals & Employee Discount

nan; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Free food

Job summary

Chop & Chew Belmont Pty Ltd is seeking a dedicated Cook to join the kitchen team on a continuing, full-time basis to support ongoing business operations. Reporting directly to the Head Chef/Director, you will be responsible for preparing high-quality dishes while maintaining strict adherence to food safety and hygiene protocols.

Pay: $80,000.00 per year; Benefits include employee discount and free food. Work location is in person at the Belmont Golf & Bowls Club environment, with duties spanning

Qualifications

• Proven understanding of food safety, HACCP compliance, and commercial kitchen operations.
• Minimum 1 year of full-time (or equivalent) experience as a Cook in a commercial kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Examining food to ensure exceptional quality and freshness prior to preparation.
• Preparing, seasoning, and cooking dishes in accordance with menu standards, ensuring excellent consistency and presentation.
• Regulating temperatures of ovens, grills, and other commercial kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Portioning food, plating dishes, and adding appropriate sauces and garnishes.
• Preparing food to meet specific dietary requirements or allergy requests.
• Storing food safely in temperature-controlled facilities, managing stock rotation, assisting with ordering, and actively minimizing food wastage.
• Maintaining high levels of kitchen hygiene and strictly following food safety and HACCP procedures.
• Working efficiently during busy service periods to guarantee timely food delivery while collaborating closely with front-of-house staff.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Under pressure

Education

Certificate IV in Kitchen Management

Diploma of Hospitality Management

Job description

Chop & Chew Belmont Pty Ltd is seeking a dedicated Cook to join the kitchen team on a continuing, full-time basis to support ongoing business operations. Reporting directly to the Head Chef/Director, you will be responsible for preparing high-quality dishes while maintaining strict adherence to food safety and hygiene protocols.

Pay: $80,000.00 per year; Benefits include employee discount and free food. Work location is in person at the Belmont Golf & Bowls Club environment, with duties spanning