Line Cook

ACCESS | MANAGEMENT ∙ REALTY ∙ MAINTENANCE ∙ LIFESTYLE; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCESS | MANAGEMENT ∙ REALTY ∙ MAINTENANCE ∙ LIFESTYLE is seeking a Line Cook to ensure quality prep and proper handling of all food items in a busy kitchen. You will work across stations such as pantry, saute, and grill, following standardized recipes to meet guest specifications.

Applicants should have kitchen experience, be able to read and communicate in English, and be comfortable in a hot kitchen environment. A Food Handler certificate is preferred.

Qualifications

• Flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Punctual and reliable attendance.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with others.
• Ability to communicate in English verbally.
• Able to read written English instructions.
• Experience with cooking methods including sautéing, braising, fryer, poaching, roasting.
• Previous kitchen experience required.
• Able to work in a clean, organized, safety-conscious kitchen.
• Must work in a hot kitchen environment.
• Active Food Handler certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation and presentation at stations: pantry, saute, grill.
• Follow standardized recipes ensuring guest specifications.
• Participate in cleaning of kitchen areas and equipment.
• Assist with proper storage, preparation, cooking and presentation of all food.
• Assist with food preparation in advance of food service hours.
• Follow safety guidelines including safe handling of food, knife safety, equipment use.

Skills

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Punctuality

Teamwork

Job description

Job Overview

Line Cooks are to ensure the quality preparation of all menu items and proper handling/storage of all food items.

Reports to

Restaurant Manager

Duties & Responsibilities

• Food preparation and presentation in one or more stations of a large commercial kitchen: pantry, saute, grill
• Follow standardized recipes and ensure consistent preparation according to guest specifications
• Participate in cleaning of kitchen areas and equipment
• Assist with proper storage, preparation, cooking and presentation of all food items
• Assist with food preparation in advance of food service hours
• Follow all safety guidelines including safe-handling of food items, knife safety, safe usage of kitchen equipment, etc.

Qualifications

• Must have flexible schedule including availability on days, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Punctuality and regular and reliable attendance
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with co-workers and the public
• Must be able to verbally communicate in English
• Must be able to read written instructions in English
• To be able to demonstrate and execute the various cooking methods including sautéing, braising, fryer, poaching, roasting and all the other subtle variations of them
• Previous kitchen experience is required
• Must be able to work in a clean and organized fashion with strict adherence to all safe food handling practices
• Must be able to work in a hot kitchen environment
• Active Food Handler certificate is preferred