Teresita's Dromana is seeking an experienced and motivated Cook to join our team on a full-time basis at our busy restaurant located in Dromana, Victoria.
The successful applicant will be responsible for preparing and cooking menu items, supporting daily kitchen operations, maintaining food safety and hygiene standards, and ensuring consistent food quality and presentation during service periods.
The role is suitable for a reliable and skilled Cook with experience in a commercial kitchen environment, particularly in preparing pizzas, pasta, Asian-style dishes and other restaurant menu items.
Key Responsibilities Duties include, but are not limited to: Prepare and cook food in accordance with restaurant recipes, menu standards and customer requirements.
Prepare ingredients by washing, cutting, portioning, seasoning and organising food items before service.
Prepare and cook a variety of menu items, including pizzas, pasta, Asian-style dishes, sauces, sides and other restaurant meals.
Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently during food preparation and cooking.
Monitor food quality, portion control and presentation before dishes are served.
Assist with receiving, storing and organising food supplies and kitchen stock.
Check freshness and quality of ingredients and report stock or quality issues to management.
Maintain cleanliness and organisation of kitchen areas, equipment, utensils and workstations.
Follow food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements at all times.
Support kitchen workflow during busy service periods to ensure meals are prepared in a timely manner.




Assist with reducing food wastage through proper storage, preparation and portion control.
Work cooperatively with chefs, managers and front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service.
Assist with stock rotation, labelling and food storage procedures.
Maintain consistent cooking standards across dine-in, takeaway and delivery orders.
Skills and Experience Required The successful applicant must have: Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience as a Cook or in a similar commercial kitchen role.
Experience preparing and cooking food in a busy restaurant, café, pizzeria or similar hospitality environment.
Knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, kitchen operations and food presentation.
Ability to prepare pizzas, pasta, Asian-style dishes and other restaurant menu items will be highly regarded.
Valuable understanding of food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.
Ability to work under pressure and maintain food quality during peak service periods.
Strong communication, organisation and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a kitchen team.
Availability to work a rotating roster, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.
Qualification Requirement A minimum Certificate III and Certificate IV qualification in Commercial Cookery, Hospitality or a related field is required.
A Diploma of Hospitality Management will be an added advantage.
Hours: Minimum 38 hours per week Salary: $80,000 per annum plus 12% superannuation Employment Type: Full-time, permanent Work Location: In person

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