Full-time Cook position available with competitive salary. Work in a agile team in Maroubra, NSW 2035. Apply today through 11 Recruitment!

Position Overview

The Burrow Cafe is a welcoming community-focused cafe serving an all-day menu and catering, with an emphasis on good food, locally sourced produce and quality ingredients.

As a Cook at The Burrow Cafe, you will be responsible for preparing, seasoning and cooking fresh cafe and catering dishes, completing mise en place, maintaining consistent presentation and quality, and supporting efficient kitchen service. This position requires strong practical cooking skills, attention to food quality and the ability to work efficiently as part of a busy kitchen team.

Position Responsibilities and Tasks

- Examine food and ingredients to ensure quality, freshness and suitability before preparation.
- Prepare, portion and season fresh ingredients for daily café and catering service.
- Complete mise en place and other food preparation activities in accordance with established recipes and service requirements.
- Regulate and monitor ovens, grills, fryers and other commercial cooking equipment to ensure appropriate cooking temperatures.
- Prepare and cook a variety of dishes using suitable cooking methods and established recipes.
- Season food during preparation and cooking to maintain consistent flavour, texture and quality.
- Monitor cooking times, temperatures, portion sizes and presentation to ensure dishes meet required quality standards.
- Portion, assemble, plate and garnish meals in accordance with the café's presentation and serving standards.




- Prepare meals to accommodate dietary requirements and follow appropriate allergen-management procedures.
- Store, label and rotate ingredients and prepared food in temperature-controlled facilities in accordance with food safety requirements.
- Coordinate food preparation and cooking activities to support efficient café and catering service during busy periods.
- Assist with stock control, ingredient requirements, portion control and the minimisation of food waste.
- Maintain clean, organised and sanitised food preparation areas, cooking stations, utensils and equipment.
- Follow food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety procedures throughout kitchen operations.
- Communicate with kitchen and front-of-house staff regarding orders, service requirements and special dietary requests.
- Maintain consistency in food preparation, cooking methods, portioning and presentation by following established recipes and kitchen procedures.

Qualifications and Skills

- Relevant qualification.
- Minimum 1 year experience as a Cook.
- Demonstrated experience preparing and cooking food from fresh ingredients in a cafe, restaurant, catering business or similar commercial kitchen.
- Strong practical skills in grilling, frying, roasting, seasoning, portioning and cooking food to order.
- Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene, temperature control and allergen-management requirements.
- Strong teamwork, communication, organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to maintain consistent quality during busy service.

Salary

The role offers a remuneration package ranging from $79,000 - $90,000 p.a plus superannuation for a 38-hour work week.

📌 Cook - The Burrow Cafe (Maroubra)
🏢 11 Recruitment
📍 Maroubra