Location:

Zone Underwood, Shop 4.03/17 Compton Road, Underwood QLD 4119

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$75,000 – $85,000 per annum + superannuation

About the Role Cafe 63 Underwood is seeking a qualified and experienced

Cook

to join our kitchen team on a full-time basis. This is a

senior Cook

position within the kitchen team, with other cooks and kitchen support staff working under the position holder's day-to-day direction and coordination.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare and cook a variety of dishes in accordance with established recipes, menus, portion requirements and quality standards.

Coordinate and oversee the day-to-day food preparation and cooking activities of other cooks and kitchen team members.

Allocate routine preparation and cooking tasks to other kitchen staff and provide practical guidance where required.

Monitor the work of kitchen team members to ensure food is prepared correctly, efficiently and within required service times.

Prepare ingredients by washing, cutting, measuring, portioning, seasoning and undertaking other required food preparation. baking and roasting.

Monitor the quality of ingredients and finished dishes to maintain consistent taste, portion size and presentation.

Check food throughout preparation and cooking to ensure correct temperatures, cooking times and quality standards are maintained.

Coordinate cooking activities during busy service periods to ensure customer orders are completed accurately and on time.

Provide guidance to other cooks and kitchen staff regarding preparation methods, portioning, presentation, food handling and kitchen procedures.

Assist with the induction and practical training of new kitchen team members where required.





Monitor stock levels and coordinate the appropriate use and storage of ingredients.

Receive and inspect food deliveries and ensure ingredients are stored correctly.

Maintain appropriate stock rotation, food storage and temperature-control procedures.

Assist with accommodating dietary requirements and special customer requests.

Ensure cooking stations, utensils, equipment and kitchen work areas are maintained in a clean and organised condition.

Ensure kitchen team members follow appropriate food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety procedures.

Minimise food wastage through appropriate preparation, portion control, stock rotation and storage practices.

Work collaboratively with management to support the productive day-to-day operation of the kitchen.

Applicants

must

have:

A minimum of

1 year of relevant experience

working as a Cook in a commercial

Strong practical food preparation and commercial cooking skills.

Ability to

coordinate and provide day-to-day direction to other cooks and kitchen

team members.

Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and safe food-handling requirements.

Ability to maintain consistent food quality, portioning and presentation.

Good organisational, communication and time-management skills.

Ability to work efficiently and coordinate kitchen activities during busy service periods.

Ability to work effectively as part of a team while providing guidance to other kitchen staff.

Availability to work a flexible roster, including weekends and public holidays where required.

What We Offer

Salary of

$75,000 – $85,000 per annum plus superannuation .

A responsible Cook position involving day-to-day coordination of other cooks and

Supportive and professional working environment.

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📌 Cook - Full Time (Brisbane)
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📍 Brisbane