Full Time Cook | Cafe Noah Taren Point

PSM Food Service Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AU$80k–AU$85k salary + super

Stable cafe

Taren Point location

Job summary

Cafe Noah Taren Point in NSW is seeking an experienced Cook for a full-time role. The successful candidate will prepare breakfast and lunch items, follow recipes, and contribute to menu ideas while keeping the kitchen organized and efficient during peak service.

Join a busy cafe environment with a focus on quality and consistency, and enjoy a stable role at a convenient Taren Point location in New South Wales. Salary reflects cafe industry standards with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Cook or similar hospitality role.
• Experience preparing and cooking breakfast and lunch cafe-style food.
• Good knowledge of common cafe menu preparation and cooking techniques.
• Strong food preparation and organisational skills.
• The ability to follow recipes and maintain consistent portion sizes and food quality.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
• An understanding of stock rotation, ingredient preparation and minimising food wastage.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to remain calm, organised and focused during busy service periods.
• Reliability, professionalism and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking a variety of dishes in accordance with established recipes, menus and presentation standards
• Preparing ingredients, including meat, seafood, vegetables, sauces, stocks and garnishes
• Operating grills, fryers, stovetops, ovens and other commercial kitchen equipment
• Monitoring the quality of ingredients and finished dishes
• Ensuring consistent portion sizes, flavour and presentation
• Assisting with menu preparation and the development of new dishes when required
• Managing food preparation and service during busy periods
• Monitoring stock levels and assisting with ordering and inventory control
• Minimising food waste and following appropriate food-storage procedures
• Maintaining a clean, organised and hygienic kitchen

Job description

PSM Food Service Pty Ltd – Taren Point NSW

Cafe Noah Taren Point is looking for an experienced and motivated Cook to join our team on a full-time basis. We are looking for someone who enjoys preparing quality cafe-style food, takes pride in their work and can confidently manage the day-to-day food preparation requirements of a busy breakfast and lunch cafe.

The successful applicant will work closely with management to ensure the menu is prepared consistently and the kitchen is well organised throughout daily service.

The Opportunity

As our Cook, you will be responsible for the daily preparation and cooking of our breakfast and lunch menu. You will play an important role in ensuring our menu items are prepared to a consistent standard, ingredients are ready for service and the kitchen operates efficiently during busy periods.

The role also provides an opportunity to contribute ideas for menu items and weekly specials, while working closely with management to improve food preparation, consistency and overall kitchen efficiency.

Key responsibilities

Preparing and cooking a variety of dishes in accordance with established recipes, menus and presentation standards

Preparing ingredients, including meat, seafood, vegetables, sauces, stocks and garnishes

Operating grills, fryers, stovetops, ovens and other commercial kitchen equipment

Monitoring the quality of ingredients and finished dishes

Ensuring consistent portion sizes, flavour and presentation

Assisting with menu preparation and the development of new dishes when required

Managing food preparation and service during busy periods

Monitoring stock levels and assisting with ordering and inventory control

Minimising food waste and following appropriate food-storage procedures

Maintaining a clean, organised and hygienic kitchen

About you

Previous experience as a Cook or similar hospitality role

Experience preparing and cooking breakfast and lunch cafe-style food

Good knowledge of common cafe menu preparation and cooking techniques

Strong food preparation and organisational skills

The ability to follow recipes and maintain consistent portion sizes and food quality

Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness

An understanding of stock rotation, ingredient preparation and minimising food wastage

Good communication and teamwork skills

The ability to remain calm, organised and focused during busy service periods

Reliability, professionalism and attention to detail

What We Offer

At Cafe Noah Taren Point, we believe a great cafe starts with a great team. We offer:

• Salary of $80,000 - $85,000 + superannuation, based on experience
• A supportive and friendly working environment
• A stable position within an established local cafe
• The opportunity to contribute ideas to menu preparation and weekly specials
• A role where your cooking experience and ideas are valued
• A convenient Taren Point location
• Consistent work within a busy breakfast and lunch cafe

Ready to Join Us?

If you're an experienced Cook who enjoys preparing quality cafe food, takes pride in consistency and presentation, and can work confidently in a busy breakfast and lunch environment, we'd love to hear from you.