Feeling Peckish Location: Alice Springs, Northern Territory Employment Type: Full time, Permanent Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 per annum + superannuation About Feeling Peckish Feeling Peckish is seeking an experienced and motivated Cook to join our team in Alice Springs, NT. We are looking for a reliable and hardworking individual with strong commercial cooking skills and a commitment to maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene and customer service.
About the Role The successful applicant will be responsible for preparing, seasoning and cooking a variety of meals while maintaining consistent standards of food quality, presentation and safety. The role also involves monitoring food storage, portion control and assisting with the efficient operation of the kitchen.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Inspecting ingredients and food products to ensure they meet required freshness and quality standards.
- Monitoring and adjusting the temperatures of ovens, grills and other commercial cooking equipment.
- Preparing and cooking a variety of meals in accordance with recipes and established kitchen standards.
- Adding appropriate seasoning and flavours throughout the cooking process.
- Portioning and plating meals and adding sauces, gravies and garnishes to achieve consistent presentation.
- Monitoring the quality of food throughout preparation, cooking and service.
- Ensuring ingredients and prepared food are stored safely in appropriate temperature-controlled facilities.
- Preparing meals to accommodate special dietary requirements and customer needs.
- Assisting with menu planning and estimating quantities of food and ingredients required.
- Monitoring food supplies and assisting with stock management where required.
- Providing guidance and training to other kitchen staff and apprentices where necessary.
- Maintaining clean and hygienic food preparation, cooking and storage areas.
- Following food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety procedures.
- Minimising food wastage through appropriate preparation, portion control and storage practices.
- Working collaboratively with other kitchen and service staff to ensure efficient and timely meal preparation.
Skills and Experience The successful applicant should have:
- At least one year of previous relevant work experience as a Cook or in a similar commercial cooking role.
- Experience preparing and cooking food in a commercial kitchen environment.
- Sound knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques.
- Ability to safely operate ovens, grills and other commercial kitchen equipment.
- Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and temperature-controlled food storage.
- Ability to maintain consistent standards of food quality, portioning and presentation.
- Ability to prepare meals according to special dietary requirements.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a busy and fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work independently when required.
Qualifications A relevant qualification in Commercial Cookery or an equivalent field is preferred. How to Apply Please submit your resume outlining your qualifications, relevant work experience. Australian citizens and Permanent residents are encouraged to apply.
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