Restaurant Cook / Chef

Butcher and Vine Hampton; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Butcher and Vine Hampton in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Cook to join our kitchen team on a part-time basis, with 2-3 nights per week from 5-10pm. The role emphasizes preparing and cooking dishes and keeping workstations clean and organised under time constraints.

You will work closely with the head chef, follow food safety practices, and contribute to consistent quality and presentation across all dishes while delivering friendly service during busy periods.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Cook in a professional kitchen environment.
• Strong understanding of food safety practices, hygiene standards and cross-contamination prevention.
• Proficiency in using standard kitchen equipment and tools safely and effectively.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure during busy service periods whilst maintaining quality standards.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills with the ability to take direction from senior kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking dishes
• Maintaining cleanliness and organisation of workstations
• Following food preparation procedures to ensure consistency in quality and presentation across all dishes
• Collaborating with kitchen staff and head chef to ensure timely and accurate meal service during service periods

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Under pressure

Job description

Butcher and Vine Hampton is seeking an experienced Cook to join our kitchen team on a part-time basis!

We are looking for a friendly cook who can deliver under time constraints

Looking for someone to work 2-3 nights per week from 5-10pm.

What you'll be doing

• Preparing and cooking dishes
• Maintaining cleanliness and organisation of workstations
• Following food preparation procedures to ensure consistency in quality and presentation across all dishes
• Collaborating with kitchen staff and head chef to ensure timely and accurate meal service during service periods

What we're looking for

• Experience working as a Cook in a professional kitchen environment, preferably within a restaurant or cafe setting
• Strong understanding of food safety practices, hygiene standards and cross-contamination prevention
• Proficiency in using standard kitchen equipment and tools safely and effectively
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure during busy service periods whilst maintaining quality standards
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills with the ability to take direction from senior kitchen staff