Job Description
Employer: La Porchetta Restaurant Lilydale (Bhavnath Pty Ltd T/A The Trustee for P&G; Unit TRUST)
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ABN: **************
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Location: 315 Main Street, Lilydale VIC ****
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Position: Cook
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Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
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About the Role
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La Porchetta is seeking an experienced and motivated Cook to join its kitchen team on a full-time basis.
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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.
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Key Duties and Responsibilities
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Examine ingredients and food supplies to ensure freshness, quality and suitability for use.
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Prepare, season and cook a variety of dishes in accordance with established recipes and restaurant standards.
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Regulate the temperatures of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment.
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Monitor food during preparation and cooking to ensure appropriate cooking standards and consistent quality.
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Portion and plate meals, including sauces, garnishes and accompaniments, in accordance with restaurant standards.
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Prepare food to accommodate special dietary requirements where required.
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Store food and ingredients appropriately, including in temperature-controlled facilities.
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Follow appropriate food handling, storage and stock rotation procedures.
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Maintain clean and organised food preparation areas, cooking equipment and utensils.
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Work efficiently with other kitchen staff during busy service periods to ensure timely preparation of meals.
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Comply with food safety, hygiene, allergen management and workplace health and safety requirements.
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Skills and Experience
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At least Cert III in Commercial Cookery or a related discipline.
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Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience as a Cook.
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Strong food preparation and cooking skills.
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Ability to consistently maintain high standards of food quality and presentation.
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Valuable organisational and time-management skills.
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Ability to work effectively in a busy restaurant environment.
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Strong teamwork and communication skills.
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Experience with Italian-style cuisine will be highly regarded.
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Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays as required.
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What We Offer
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Annual salary of $80,000 + 12% superannuation.
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Supportive and professional working environment.
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Opportunity to work within an established Italian restaurant.
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📌 Cook (Victoria)
🏢 La Porchetta
📍 Victoria