COOK - SEA SPICE KITCHEN Position: Full-time | Permanent | 38 hours per week Location: Shop ***** Nepean Highway, Frankston VIC **** Salary: $79,500–$80,000 per annum plus superannuation, based on experience Occupation: Cook About the role Sea Spice Kitchen is seeking a skilled Cook for our Frankston cafe, restaurant and bar.
Our coastal fusion menu features seafood, Indian-inspired curries, pasta, grilled dishes and breakfast favourites.
You will prepare meals to order and maintain consistent flavour, quality and presentation.
Key duties Inspect deliveries and ingredients, including seafood, meat and produce, for freshness, quality and suitability.
Complete daily preparation and cook seafood, curries, pasta, breakfast dishes and other menu items to established recipes.
Prepare marinades, spice mixtures and sauces; taste dishes and adjust seasoning to maintain consistent flavour.
Set and monitor ovens, grills, fryers and cooktops, controlling heat and cooking times for each dish.
Measure servings and plate meals with suitable accompaniments and finishing touches to presentation standards.
Label, date and rotate ingredients; monitor refrigeration and freezing, and follow safe cooling and reheating procedures.




Adapt suitable dishes for dietary needs and manage allergy requests in consultation with the kitchen team.
Contribute to menu specials, estimate preparation quantities, identify stock needs and minimise food waste.
Guide junior kitchen staff when required and coordinate orders with colleagues during service.
Maintain clean work areas and equipment, prevent cross-contamination and follow food safety and workplace safety procedures.
Qualifications Relevant qualification, such as Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent Experience Minimum 1-2 years of relevant work experience as a Cook in an Indian restaurant or similar hospitality environment.
Applicants must demonstrate practical cooking skills suited to our restaurant menu.
What you will bring Sound food safety knowledge, reliable teamwork, positive organisation and the ability to maintain standards during busy service.
Availability for rostered breakfast, evening, weekend and public holiday shifts is required.
How to apply Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter through the job advertisement Include your qualifications, relevant cooking experience and availability.
We welcome suitably qualified applicants, including Australian citizens and permanent residents.

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