Job Info

Location: LEANYER, NT

Salary: Not Specified

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Salary: AUD $67,510 to $75,000 per annum plus superannuation Location: Leanyer, NT Employment Type: Full-time Hours: 38 hours per week About us Skills and Hands NT Pty Ltd is a Northern Territory-based consultancy focused on workforce planning, talent engagement, and sustainable staffing strategies. We work alongside local businesses to support the development of solid, reliable teams through tailored pathways that align with their long-term goals.

Our role is to facilitate practical workforce solutions that help employers attract and retain skilled talent—contributing to the resilience and continuity of operations across the Territory. About the employer A busy Darwin-based food service and takeaway business (ABN 79 247 268 598) is seeking a reliable, skilled and experienced Cook to support daily kitchen operations in a fast-paced pizza, takeaway and casual dining environment. The successful applicant will be responsible for preparing, seasoning and cooking food, maintaining food quality standards, assisting with menu preparation, portioning meals, storing food safely and supporting efficient kitchen operations.

Key Responsibilities:

- Examining foodstuffs to ensure quality, freshness and suitability before preparation and cooking.
- Regulating temperatures of ovens, grills, fryers and other cooking equipment used in food preparation.
- Preparing and cooking food items in accordance with workplace recipes, menu standards and customer orders.
- Seasoning food during cooking to maintain flavour, consistency and quality.
- Portioning food, placing it on plates, trays or takeaway packaging, and adding sauces, garnishes or accompaniments as required.
- Storing food in temperature-controlled facilities in accordance with food safety and hygiene requirements.




- Preparing food to meet special dietary requirements where required and within workplace procedures.
- Assisting with menu preparation, food preparation planning and estimating food requirements where required.
- Preparing pizza bases, toppings, sauces, cooked fillings, side dishes and other menu items according to workplace standards.
- Monitoring cooking times, product quality and presentation during service.
- Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in food preparation and cooking areas.
- Following food safety, stock rotation, allergen management and workplace health and safety procedures.
- Assisting with receiving, checking and storing food supplies.
- Supporting kitchen coordination during busy service periods.
- Assisting with training or guiding junior kitchen staff, kitchen hands or new employees in basic kitchen procedures where required

Selection Criteria 1. Previous experience as a Cook or in a similar commercial kitchen cooking role. 2. Ability to prepare, season and cook food in a fast-paced food service environment.

3. Experience using commercial kitchen equipment, including ovens, grills, fryers and food preparation equipment. 4. Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene, allergen awareness and safe food storage procedures. 5. Ability to follow recipes, portion standards and workplace food preparation procedures.

6. Ability to check food quality, freshness and presentation before service. 7. Good time management and ability to work under pressure during busy service periods. 8.



Ability to work rostered shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays if required.

9. Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a kitchen team. 10. Previous experience in a pizza, takeaway, café, restaurant or casual dining environment will be highly regarded. Requirements:

- At least 2 years of relevant commercial cooking experience is preferred.
- AQF Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent relevant qualification is desirable.
- Relevant experience may be considered in place of formal qualifications where appropriate.
- Food safety training or willingness to complete workplace food safety induction is required.

How to Apply: We are seeking an experienced and reliable Cook who is passionate about preparing quality food and working in a busy dine-in and takeaway pizza shop. To apply, submit the following: Resume outlining your work experience and references. A short cover letter (max. 300 words) explaining:

- Why you are applying for this position; and
- An example of when you showed excellent service, initiative, or teamwork (use the STAR method: Situation, Task, Action, Result).
- A Written Response (max. 600 words) describing how your skills and experience align with the responsibilities of the role you are applying for.

Please structure your example(s) using the STAR method.

- Only complete applications that address all three components will be considered.

Incomplete or generic submissions will not be shortlisted. If you are interested in joining our team and helping us deliver fresh, high-quality meals and excellent service to our customers, we look forward to receiving your application. Applications must be submitted online. Telephone enquiries and walk-in applications will not be accepted. Applications close: 29 August 2026

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🏢 SKILLS AND HANDS NT
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