Full Time Cook

Haiku Cafe; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary meals and coffee

Haiku Future discounts

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Haiku Cafe in Camberwell, Melbourne's east, is seeking a full-time Cook to prepare and present meals to the cafe's high standards. You will work within a buzzing BOH team, ensuring correct recipe execution and impeccable presentation during service. The role emphasizes food safety, hygiene, and kitchen cleanliness throughout shifts.

Join a passionate team and benefit from a competitive salary, complimentary meals, and opportunities for career growth within a dynamic cafe scene in Melbourne.

Qualifications

• Experience in a cook role for a minimum of 3 years.
• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery (preferred).
• Understanding of Japanese cuisine and Melbourne's café scene.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.
• Ability to work in a high paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking food items in accordance with established recipes and quality standards
• Food preparation, including operating cooking equipment and chopping, mixing and cooking of ingredients
• Contributing to the efficient running of the kitchen during service periods
• Supporting the plating and presentation of dishes to meet internal standards
• Assisting with food storage, inventory management and waste control
• Collaborating with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and compliance standards at all times

Skills

3 years experience

Japanese cuisine knowledge

Food safety knowledge

Fast-paced environment

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

ABOUT HAIKU

Haiku is known for its Japanese interpretation onto the local café scene and has since created a buzzing location in the greenery of Camberwell, east of Melbourne for over 7 years.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our passionate BOH team is looking for full-time Cook. The role involves responsible for the preparation, cooking and presentation of meals in accordance with established recipes and quality standards, while maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.

Duties include:

• Preparing and cooking food items in accordance with established recipes and quality standards
• Food preparation, including operating cooking equipment and chopping, mixing and cooking of ingredients
• Contributing to the efficient running of the kitchen during service periods
• Supporting the plating and presentation of dishes to meet internal standards
• Assisting with food storage, inventory management and waste control
• Collaborating with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and compliance standards at all times

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

The successful candidate will be highly motivated for everything hospitality and passionate in creating a harmonious approach to both the work and team.

Skills include:

• Experience in a cook role for a minimum of 3 years.
• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery (preferred).
• A good understanding of Japanese cuisine and Melbourne's café scene.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.
• Ability to work in a high paced environment.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

A competitive annual salary of $80,000 plus superannuation

• Full time hours of 5 days with a minimum of 1 weekend day.
• Negotiable salary package for the right candidate based off experience.
• Complimentary meals and coffee throughout the shifts.
• Discounts offered from Haiku Future (pantry) for all grocery needs.
• A stepping stone and career growth for the individual's experience.