EmployerNew Dream 77 Pty Ltd trading as Beess & Co
BusinessDine-in cafe at the Yarralumla shops serving breakfast and lunch, seven days a week
PositionCook
LocationShop 5, 29 Bentham Street, Yarralumla ACT 2600
EmploymentPermanent, full time, 38 hours per week
Salary$80,000 to $85,000 per year, plus superannuation

About Beess & Co

Beess & Co is the corner cafe on the Yarralumla shopping strip, around ten minutes' drive from the Canberra CBD. We have tables inside and outdoor seating, and we trade seven days a week.

The menu offers breakfast all day, a lunch menu with daily specials, and fresh baked goods. Gluten free and vegan dishes are standard items on the menu. Every meal is cooked to order, so the kitchen relies on cooks who can work accurately at speed.

Your responsibilities

- Inspect produce, dairy, meat and prepared ingredients on arrival and before service, and set aside anything that is not up to standard
- Prepare and cook breakfast and lunch menu items following the cafe's set recipes
- Season dishes while cooking and taste them before they leave the kitchen
- Adjust and monitor the temperature of grills, ovens, hotplates and other cooking equipment
- Portion and plate each meal, finishing it with the specified sauces, dressings and garnishes
- Prepare gluten free, vegan and allergen-protected meals, keeping ingredients and utensils separate to prevent cross contact
- Store raw and cooked food in fridges, freezers and dry stores at the correct temperatures, and date-label and rotate stock
- Help plan the daily specials and estimate ingredient quantities and food orders for upcoming service




- Show junior kitchen staff and apprentices how to follow recipes, presentation standards and kitchen procedures
- Keep food safety records up to date and clean your section and equipment during and after each shift

What we are looking for

- At least three years of full time experience as a Cook in a commercial dine-in kitchen
- Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, or Certificate III in Commercial Cookery with at least two years of on-the-job training. Applicants without these qualifications will be considered if they have at least three years of relevant full time experience.
- Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene, temperature control and allergen management
- Able to cook accurately and quickly through a full breakfast and lunch service
- Works well with other cooks and front of house staff
- Available for early starts, weekends and public holidays
- Able to meet the physical demands of a commercial kitchen, including long periods on your feet

Salary and conditions

- $80,000 to $85,000 per year plus superannuation, depending on skills and experience
- Permanent full time employment, 38 hours per week

How to apply

Email your resume and a cover letter to [email protected] with "Cook Application" in the subject line. In your cover letter, tell us which kitchens you have worked in, how long you cooked there and what type of menu you prepared. Please include contact details for two professional referees.

Applications will be accepted for at least four weeks from the date this advertisement is first published. We will contact shortlisted applicants.

📌 Cook - Permanent Full Time - Beess & Co, Yarralumla (Dee)
🏢 New Dream 77trading as Beess
📍 Dee