Location: KJ Tasmania PTY LTD- KJ Bento , Launceston, Tasmania

Employment Type: Full-Time

Hours: 38 hours per week

Salary: $80,000- $85,000 per annum + superannuation

Position: Cook

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Cook to join our team on a permanent full-time basis.

The successful applicant will be responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of dishes in accordance with established recipes, quality standards and food safety requirements. The position requires a strong understanding of food preparation, kitchen operations, stock control and hygiene procedures.

Key Duties and Responsibilities The Cook will be responsible for:

- Preparing and cooking a variety of meals and menu items in accordance with recipes and established standards;
- Examining food ingredients to ensure freshness, quality and suitability before preparation;
- Preparing ingredients by washing, cutting, chopping, marinating, seasoning and portioning as required;
- Operating grills, ovens, stoves, fryers and other commercial kitchen equipment;
- Monitoring cooking temperatures and cooking times to ensure food is prepared safely and consistently;
- Ensuring dishes are prepared and presented to the required quality and presentation standards;
- Portioning food and assisting with appropriate portion control;
- Preparing sauces, accompaniments and other components required for menu dishes;
- Assisting with planning daily food preparation requirements;
- Monitoring stock levels and advising management of ingredient and supply requirements;
- Receiving, checking and appropriately storing food deliveries;
- Rotating stock in accordance with food safety and stock-control procedures;
- Minimising food wastage through appropriate preparation, storage and portion-control practices;
- Maintaining a clean, hygienic and organised kitchen and food preparation area;




- Cleaning cooking equipment, utensils and work areas as required;
- Ensuring food is stored at appropriate temperatures and in accordance with food safety requirements;
- Following workplace health and safety, food hygiene and sanitation procedures;
- Assisting with the training and supervision of junior kitchen staff where required;
- Working collaboratively with other kitchen and service staff to ensure efficient meal preparation and service;
- Responding appropriately to special dietary requirements and customer requests where applicable; and
- Performing other reasonable kitchen duties associated with the position of Cook.

Skills and Experience The successful applicant will ideally possess:
- Relevant commercial cookery qualifications or equivalent relevant experience;
- Previous experience working as a Cook in a commercial kitchen environment;
- Sound knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques;
- Understanding of food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements;
- Ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment;
- Ability to follow recipes and maintain consistent food quality;
- Good organisational and time-management skills;
- Strong attention to detail;
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
- Valuable communication skills; and
- Flexibility to work across a roster which may include evenings, weekends and public holidays.

What We Offer
- Permanent full-time employment;
- Competitive salary plus superannuation;
- Supportive and professional working environment;
- Stable employment with an established business;
- Opportunity to develop skills and experience within a commercial kitchen; and
- Career development opportunities for suitable employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 – $84,254.65 per year

Benefits

- Salary packaging

Work Location: In person

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