About the role

This is a full time position of 38 hours per week, based at Cuisina by Nena, Shop 2, 161 Station Road, Burpengary QLD 4505. The successful applicant will work across breakfast, lunch and dinner service, takeaway and catering preparation and service as required. This is a hands-on commercial kitchen role for a person who can prepare high-quality food efficiently, maintain consistency in busy periods and contribute to the continued growth of the business.

Key responsibilities
Prepare, cook and present menu items to a consistent, high standard
Prepare and cook Filipino dishes in accordance with established recipes, portion sizes and presentation standards
Support breakfast, lunch, dinner, takeaway and catering operations
Complete food preparation, mise en place and service efficiently during busy periods
Maintain food quality, portion control, stock rotation and waste-minimisation practices
Assist with food costing, stock management and kitchen-workflow improvements
Receive, check and store stock in accordance with food-safety requirements
Maintain a clean, secure and organised kitchen
Comply with food-safety, hygiene, allergen-management and workplace health-and-safety requirements




Work independently and collaboratively in a small kitchen team

About you
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent relevant qualification
Demonstrated experience working in a commercial kitchen
Robust food-preparation, cooking, plating and time-management skills
Experience working efficiently during busy service periods
Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene, stock rotation and kitchen safety
Experience with portion control, food costing, stock management and reducing food wastage
The ability to follow recipes and maintain consistent quality and presentation
A reliable, positive and hardworking attitude
Availability to work a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays where required
Experience preparing Filipino cuisine, or the ability to quickly learn and consistently execute Filipino dishes, will be highly regarded

About us Cuisina by Nena is a family-run authentic Filipino restaurant in Burpengary, Queensland. We provide dine-in, takeaway and catering services and are expanding our operations to support seven-day trading, breakfast service and increased catering capacity.

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