FULL-TIME COOK – ITALIAN RESTAURANT TÁVOLA Restaurant is seeking an experienced and reliable Cook to join our kitchen team in Bentleigh, Victoria. Employer: TAVOLA HOSPITALITY PTY LTD trading as TÁVOLA Restaurant Location: 309 Centre Road, Bentleigh VIC **** Position: Cook – ANZSCO ****** Employment type: Full‐time, permanent Hours: 38 hours per week Salary: $80,000 per annum plus superannuation
About the role
The successful candidate will work as part of our kitchen team, preparing and cooking high-quality Italian food while maintaining TÁVOLA's standards of consistency, presentation, food safety and service.
Key responsibilities
Preparing and cooking dishes according to restaurant recipes and standards
Examining ingredients and food products to ensure quality and freshness
Organising mise en place and managing an allocated kitchen section during service
Operating and regulating ovens, grills and other commercial cooking equipment
Portioning, plating and garnishing dishes consistently
Preparing dishes for guests with allergies or special dietary requirements
Maintaining correct food storage,
stock rotation and temperature‐control procedures
Complying with all food‐safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements
Assisting with menu planning and estimating food requirements
Monitoring portions, stock levels and food waste
Supporting and training junior kitchen staff when required
Working collaboratively with the kitchen and front‐of‐house teams
Requirements
A relevant commercial cookery qualification or equivalent professional experience
At least one year of relevant experience working as a Cook in a commercial kitchen
Sound knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and kitchen operations
Experience with Italian cuisine is highly regarded
Strong attention to quality, presentation and consistency
Good organisational, communication and teamwork skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast‐paced restaurant workplace
Availability to work evenings, weekends and public holidays as required
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