Job Description
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15th September, **** n
Focacceria Pugliese is an Italian restaurant in South Melbourne offering traditional Puglian cuisine, including regional dishes prepared with fresh ingredients and authentic Italian flavours.
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n Focacceria Pugliese is now looking for an experienced Cook to join their team.
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The right candidate will be responsible for:
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Preparing and cooking a range of Italian dishes in accordance with established recipes, portion requirements and presentation standards.
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Organising ingredients, equipment and workstations prior to service to ensure efficient food preparation and cooking.
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Preparing and cooking pasta dishes, meat and seafood dishes, vegetables, sauces, entrees and other menu items as required.
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Checking the freshness, quality and suitability of ingredients before and during food preparation.
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Measuring, weighing and portioning ingredients in accordance with recipes and required serving sizes.
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Monitoring food during cooking and adjusting temperatures, cooking times and seasoning as required to achieve consistent results.
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Preparing ingredients through washing, peeling, cutting, slicing, marinating and other food preparation techniques.
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Ensuring meals are prepared accurately and completed within required service timeframes.
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Checking completed dishes to ensure appropriate taste, appearance, temperature and portion size before service.
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Assisting with stock rotation,



receiving and storing food and ingredients in accordance with food safety requirements.
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Minimising food waste through appropriate portioning, storage and handling of ingredients.
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Maintaining clean and organised food preparation and cooking areas throughout kitchen operations.
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Cleaning and sanitising cooking equipment, utensils, benches and other kitchen areas as required.
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Following food safety, hygiene, sanitation and workplace health and safety procedures at all times.
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About you:
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At least 1 year of experience as a Cook;
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Robust knowledge of food preparation, cooking methods and kitchen procedures;
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Ability to prepare and present a variety of dishes to consistent quality, portion and presentation standards;
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Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work efficiently during busy service periods;
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Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene, sanitation and kitchen safety requirements;
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Ability to follow recipes, portion ingredients accurately and minimise food waste;
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Strong teamwork and communication skills when working with other kitchen staff;
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Good attention to detail to maintain consistency in flavour, cooking quality and presentation;
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Ability to use and maintain kitchen equipment safely and effectively.
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Job Type: full-time, permanent;n
nSalary: $79,000 - $83,000 n
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