Senior Cook

The Glen Hotel Pty; Gulgong; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Centennial Hotel in Gulgong, part of Ellis Family Hotels, is seeking an experienced Senior Cook to join our busy kitchen team.

You will prepare, cook and serve meals to high standards, manage stock, support junior staff and help maintain food-safety and workplace culture in a full-time role paying AUD 75,000–85,000 plus superannuation.

Applicants should have at least three years in a high-volume kitchen; this is not suitable for recent graduates.

Qualifications

• Three years' experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Not suitable for recent graduates.
• Full-time position with salary AUD 75,000–85,000 plus superannuation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve meals in accordance with current menus and recipes
• Manage stock effectively while minimising waste
• Support and guide less-experienced kitchen staff
• Help ensure smooth and efficient kitchen operations
• Maintain kitchen areas in accordance with food-safety standards
• Check the accuracy and quality of incoming supplies
• Prepare meals for special dietary requirements
• Assist with menu planning and development
• Follow all company policies and procedures

Skills

Teamwork

Food preparation

Stock management

Leadership

Food safety

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

141-143 Mayne Street, Gulgong, NSW, 2852, AUSTRALIA

Ellis Family Hotels – Since 1872, for all the right reasons

Ellis Family Hotels is proud to have expanded its operations and now owns and operates the historic Centennial Hotel in Gulgong, alongside the Prince of Wales Hotel Gulgong.

With more than 40 years of experience in the hotel industry, our family-owned business has earned numerous awards for its quality pub dining and accommodation. Located in the heart of Gulgong, the Centennial Hotel is just 20 minutes from the award-winning tourism destination of Mudgee and approximately 3½ hours from Sydney.

We are seeking an experienced, responsible and highly motivated Senior Cook to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will be confident, positive and passionate about consistency, teamwork and delivering quality food.

You will work in a structured, productive and fast-paced environment alongside an established, diverse and energetic team. You will also help us maintain our traditional values and consistently high standards of food quality, service and workplace culture.

Applicants must have at least three years of experience in a high-volume kitchen. This is not an entry-level position and is not suitable for recent graduates.

This is a full-time position offering a salary of $75,000-$85,000 plus superannuation, commensurate with skills and experience.

Prepare, cook and serve meals in accordance with current menus and recipes

Manage stock effectively while minimising waste

Support and guide less-experienced kitchen staff

Help ensure smooth and efficient kitchen operations

Maintain kitchen areas in accordance with food-safety standards

Check the accuracy and quality of incoming supplies

Prepare meals for special dietary requirements

Assist with menu planning and development

Follow all company policies and procedures

Job type: Full-time

Experience:

Kitchen: 3 years (Required)

Screening Questions

• How many hours of work are you looking for?
• What areas of the hotel are you looking to work in? Bar, Kitchen or Cleaning?
• What is your availability? Days, Nights, Weekends?
• Do you have any experience in customer service?