Job Description

The successful applicant will be responsible for preparing and cooking a range of meals in accordance with the motel's menu, food preparation procedures and quality standards. The position requires a person who can work efficiently in a busy commercial kitchen while maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene and safety.

Prepare and cook food according to menu requirements, recipes and established standards.

- Examine foodstuffs and ingredients to ensure freshness and quality.
- Prepare ingredients by cleaning, cutting, chopping, weighing and portioning as required.
- Operate and monitor ovens, grills, fryers and other commercial cooking equipment.
- Control cooking temperatures and cooking times to ensure food is properly prepared.
- Season and adjust food during cooking to achieve the required flavour and quality.
- Prepare and cook meals to meet special dietary requirements where required.
- Portion and present meals with appropriate sauces, gravies and garnishes.
- Monitor the quality and presentation of prepared meals before service.
- Store prepared food and ingredients appropriately in temperature-controlled areas.
- Maintain appropriate food storage, handling and rotation procedures.
- Assist with menu planning and estimating food and ingredient requirements when required.




- Monitor stock levels and notify management of food and ingredient requirements.
- Maintain a clean, organised and hygienic kitchen in accordance with food safety requirements.
- Assist in supervising and providing guidance to junior kitchen staff and apprentices where required.
- Comply with workplace health and safety, food safety and hygiene procedures at all times.

About The Candidate

Rose Garden Motel, operated by NAVV PTY LTD ATF SIDHU FAMILY TRUST T/A ROSE GARDEN MOTEL, is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Full time Cook to join our kitchen team in Belmont VIC.

* AQF Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent qualification.

- Relevant commercial cooking experience.
- Sound knowledge of food preparation, cooking methods and kitchen procedures.
- Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.
- Ability to prepare and cook meals consistently to required quality standards.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a busy commercial kitchen.
- Good organisational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong attention to food quality, presentation and portion control.

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