About the role

We are seeking a skilled, passionate, and reliable Commercial Cook to join our agile kitchen team. In this role, you will play a central part in preparing, cooking, and presenting high-quality dishes while maintaining strict kitchen hygiene, food safety, and efficiency standards.

Key responsibilities
Inspect, select, and procure fresh, high-quality ingredients (proteins, produce, grains, and dry goods) according to standard menu specifications and recipes.
Measure, clean, chop, blend, season, heat, and cook food items maintaining high standards of quality, consistency, and taste.
Monitor cooking processes, food temperatures, and visual presentation to ensure every dish meets established culinary and safety standards.
Coordinate, supervise, and collaborate with junior kitchen staff, kitchen hands, and apprentices during prep and service periods.
Clean, maintain, and safely operate commercial kitchen machinery, tools, and utensils according to operational and WHS guidelines.
Monitor stock levels, conduct regular inventory takes, inspect incoming deliveries for correct labelling, dating, and temperatures,



and optimize stock rotation to minimize waste.
Assist senior kitchen staff with menu planning, developing new recipes, controlling food costings, and tracking wastage.
Maintain full compliance with WH&S; regulations, food handling standards, and statutory hygiene practices across all kitchen areas.

About you
AQF Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent recognised qualification).
Minimum 2 years of relevant post-qualification commercial kitchen experience.
Solid practical knife skills, food prep techniques, temperature logging, and equipment operation knowledge.
Strong communication, team collaboration, and ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Valid Australian work rights preferred, but visa sponsorship is available for qualified applicants.

Benefits
Professional, supportive, and modern commercial kitchen setting.
Transparent opportunities for ongoing career development.

About us

SO Food Co Pty Ltd

📌 Commercial Cook Smithfield (Australia)
🏢 SO FOOD
📍 Australia