Full-Time Cook REQUIRED ASAP – Burger Road Werribee

Sociable Tech Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Burger Road Werribee is seeking a skilled full-time Cook to join our busy kitchen in Werribee, VIC. You will prepare and cook burgers, parmas, tacos, seafood and other dishes across a expanded menu, ensuring taste, portion control and timely service.

The successful candidate will have a relevant Diploma or Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery and at least 1 year of experience in a commercial kitchen, with flexibility to work weekdays, evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Food safety, portion control, and kitchen hygiene knowledge.
• Ability to work in a busy, fast-paced kitchen.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain consistency in food quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, season and cook a variety of menu items including burgers, tacos, parmas, seafood and more.
• Grill, fry and cook ingredients using commercial techniques and monitor temperatures.
• Ensure meals are portioned and presented to quality standards; manage multiple orders.
• Store food safely, rotate stock and maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization.
• Coordinate with kitchen and front-of-house staff to ensure timely service.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Education

Diploma or Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

1 year of experience as a Cook

Experience preparing burgers, tacos, parmas, grilled dishes, seafood

Job description

Full-Time Cook REQUIRED ASAP – Burger Road Werribee

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

The Trustee for Burger Road Corporate Vic 002 Unit Trust Full-Time Cook Required ASAP - Werribee and surrounindgs Area

Position: Cook Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Location: 82 Watton Street, Werribee VIC 3030 Salary Package: from $80,000 per annum plus superannuation

About Burger Road Werribee Burger Road Werribee is a busy restaurant offering dine-in, takeaway, delivery and catering services. The restaurant has introduced an expanded menu featuring freshly prepared burgers, tacos, main courses, parmas, grilled seafood, chicken dishes, hot wings, loaded fries, sides and desserts.

The menu includes fish, chicken and prawn tacos; grilled barramundi; fried fish; grilled prawn skewers; chicken souvlaki; chicken parmas; beef, chicken and vegetarian burgers; and a broad range of sides and desserts. We are committed to providing consistently high-quality food, efficient service and a positive dining experience for our customers.

About the Role Due to the introduction of our expanded menu and increasing food preparation requirements, we are seeking a skilled Cook to support the day-to-day operation of our commercial kitchen.

The successful applicant will prepare and cook a diverse range of menu items while ensuring consistency in taste, presentation, portioning, food safety and service times.

• Prepare, season and cook a variety of menu items, including burgers, tacos, parmas, seafood, chicken dishes, wings, sides and main courses. Prepare fillings, marinades, sauces, batters, salads, garnishes and accompaniments in accordance with established recipes.
• Grill, fry and cook fish, chicken, prawns, beef patties and other ingredients using appropriate commercial cooking techniques. Monitor cooking times and temperatures to ensure food is cooked safely and consistently. Check the quality and freshness of ingredients before preparation and service.
• Ensure meals are portioned and presented in accordance with the restaurant’s quality standards. Manage multiple food orders efficiently during busy dine-in, takeaway and delivery service periods. Assist with implementing and maintaining preparation procedures for the restaurant’s expanded menu.
• Store food and ingredients safely and maintain appropriate stock rotation. Assist with checking stock levels, receiving supplies and reducing food wastage. Maintain cleanliness and organisation of kitchen work areas, utensils and equipment.
• Comply with food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements. Coordinate with kitchen and front-of-house staff to ensure timely and efficient service. Assist senior kitchen staff with daily kitchen operations and food preparation as required.

• A relevant Diploma or Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or a related field.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience as a Cook in a commercial kitchen.
• Experience preparing burgers, tacos, parmas, grilled dishes, seafood and other contemporary menu items will be highly regarded.
• Sound knowledge of food preparation, portion control and food safety requirements.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy and fast-paced kitchen.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain consistency in food quality and presentation.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Availability to work across weekdays, evenings, weekends and public holidays as required.

• Competitive salary package from $80,000 plus superannuation.
• Stable, full-time and long-term employment.
• Supportive working environment in a busy and growing restaurant.
• Opportunity to work with a broad and expanding menu.