Lead Cook & Menu Innovator (Full-Time)

Cafe Chulo; Myrtleford; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Café Chulo is seeking a Cook to join our team and create delicious meals at our Myrtleford location. The role is full-time with 38 guaranteed hours per week and may include weekends and public holidays.

You will study recipes, set up menus and lead kitchen staff to deliver high-quality dishes, while maintaining sanitation standards. Responsibilities include supervising tasks, informing staff about specials, ensuring plate presentation, and adjusting recipes to meet customer needs.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Cook.
• Hands-on experience with kitchen equipment (e.g., grillers and combi oven).
• Advanced knowledge of culinary skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Excellent time management abilities.
• Familiarity with sanitation regulations.
• Up-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes.
• Relevant qualifications or at least 3 years of Experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up kitchen with utensils and equipment.
• Study recipes and gather ingredients.
• Cook food in a timely manner.
• Delegate tasks to kitchen staff and follow head chef direction.
• Inform wait staff about daily specials.
• Ensure appealing plate presentation.
• Modify recipes to meet customer needs (e.g., reduce salt).
• Monitor stock, deliveries and orders.
• Check freshness and discard outdated items.
• Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients.
• Ensure health and safety compliance in kitchen.

Skills

Proven Cook experience

Advanced culinary skills

Leadership

Time management

Sanitation knowledge

Calm under pressure

Education

Relevant qualifications or 3 years experience

Tools

Grill equipment

Combi oven

Job description

Café Chulo is seeking a Cook to join our team and create delicious meals at our Myrtleford location. The role is full-time with 38 guaranteed hours per week and may include weekends and public holidays.

You will study recipes, set up menus and lead kitchen staff to deliver high-quality dishes, while maintaining sanitation standards. Responsibilities include supervising tasks, informing staff about specials, ensuring plate presentation, and adjusting recipes to meet customer needs.