Lead Cook - Remote Regional Kitchen Leader

Australia Recruitment Services; Arumpo; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

R SHARMA TRADERS PTY LTD in Arumpo, NSW, is seeking a professional cook for a full-time role in a highly remote regional area. The position offers a salary of 75,000 to 85,000 AUD per year and requires a Certificate III or IV in Kitchen Management and at least one year of relevant experience.

You will prepare, cook and present dishes for a full-service restaurant/Café, monitor quality, manage stock and support junior staff in service periods, while adhering to food safety standards.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of relevant work experience is mandatory.
• Certificate III or Certificate IV in Kitchen Management is required.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, cooking, and presenting dishes for a full-service restaurant/Café according to recipes and service standards.
• Monitoring food quality, portion control, and presentation during all preparation and service stages.
• Maintaining consistency in portion control and presentation.
• Operating and regulating kitchen equipment, including ovens and grills.
• Seasoning, plating, and finishing dishes with sauces, garnishes, and accompaniments.
• Preparing meals to meet dietary requirements and customer requests.
• Managing storage, rotation, and labeling of food items.
• Ensuring safe storage of food in temperature-controlled facilities in line with food safety requirements.
• Monitoring stock levels and minimizing food wastage.
• Assisting with menu planning, food preparation levels, and service coordination.
• Supporting and guiding junior kitchen staff during service periods.

Skills

Commercial cooking

Menu execution

Food safety

Time management

Teamwork in service kitchen

Equipment operation

Attention to quality

Education

Certificate III in Kitchen Management

Certificate IV in Kitchen Management

Job description

R SHARMA TRADERS PTY LTD in Arumpo, NSW, is seeking a professional cook for a full-time role in a highly remote regional area. The position offers a salary of 75,000 to 85,000 AUD per year and requires a Certificate III or IV in Kitchen Management and at least one year of relevant experience.

You will prepare, cook and present dishes for a full-service restaurant/Café, monitor quality, manage stock and support junior staff in service periods, while adhering to food safety standards.