Employer: La Porchetta Restaurant Lilydale (Bhavnath Pty Ltd T/A The Trustee for P&G; Unit TRUST)

ABN: 62 631 328 430

Location: 315 Main Street, Lilydale VIC 3140

Position: Cook

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

La Porchetta is seeking an experienced and motivated Cook to join its kitchen team on a full-time basis.

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of dishes while maintaining consistent standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene and safety in a busy restaurant environment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

- Examine ingredients and food supplies to ensure freshness, quality and suitability for use.
- Prepare, season and cook a variety of dishes in accordance with established recipes and restaurant standards.
- Regulate the temperatures of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment.
- Monitor food during preparation and cooking to ensure appropriate cooking standards and consistent quality.
- Portion and plate meals, including sauces, garnishes and accompaniments, in accordance with restaurant standards.
- Prepare food to accommodate special dietary requirements where required.
- Store food and ingredients appropriately, including in temperature-controlled facilities.




- Follow appropriate food handling, storage and stock rotation procedures.
- Maintain clean and organised food preparation areas, cooking equipment and utensils.
- Work efficiently with other kitchen staff during busy service periods to ensure timely preparation of meals.
- Comply with food safety, hygiene, allergen management and workplace health and safety requirements.

Skills and Experience

- At least Cert III in Commercial Cookery or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience as a Cook.
- Strong food preparation and cooking skills.
- Ability to consistently maintain high standards of food quality and presentation.
- Good organisational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a busy restaurant environment.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Experience with Italian-style cuisine will be highly regarded.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays as required.

What We Offer

- Annual salary of $80,000 + 12% superannuation.
- Supportive and professional working environment.
- Prospect to work within an established Italian restaurant.

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🏢 La Porchetta
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