About the role

Kinky Lizard Barrack Street, 94 Barrack St, Perth WA 6000, is seeking an experienced, passionate, and dedicated full-time Cook to join our kitchen team on a permanent full-time basis. Working a minimum of 38 hours per week, you will work closely with the manager to oversee all day-to-day kitchen operations, from preparation through to service.

Key responsibilities

- Prepare, season and cook a variety of dishes for dining and catering services, using appropriate cooking methods and techniques.

- Examine food ingredients and supplies to ensure freshness, quality and suitability for use.

- Regulate and monitor the temperatures of ovens, grills and other commercial cooking equipment to achieve the required cooking results.

- Portion food accurately, arrange dishes for service and apply appropriate sauces, gravies and garnishes.

- Prepare and adapt meals to accommodate customers' specific dietary requirements and special food requests.

- Store and handle food ingredients in temperature-controlled facilities to maintain freshness and prevent spoilage.

- Assist with menu planning, estimate daily food and ingredient requirements, and monitor stock levels to ensure sufficient supplies are available.

- Prepare ingredients and organise food preparation areas before service to ensure efficient kitchen operations.

- Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment, utensils and food preparation areas in accordance with food safety and hygiene requirements.

- Train and provide practical guidance to apprentices and kitchen support staff in food preparation, cooking techniques, equipment operation and safe food-handling practices.

About you

- AQF Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or an equivalent relevant qualification,



together with applicable practical training or industry experience with work experience.

- Alternatively, a minimum of three years of relevant work experience may be considered in place of a formal qualification, subject to applicable occupation and visa requirements.

- Demonstrated experience preparing and cooking meals in a commercial kitchen, restaurant or cafe environment.

- Sound knowledge of commercial cooking techniques, food preparation methods and kitchen equipment.

- Understanding of Australian food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.

- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced commercial kitchen.

- Experience preparing multiple orders while maintaining consistent quality and presentation.

- Excellent communication skills.

About us

Located in the heart of Perth's vibrant CBD, Kinky Lizard Barrack Street Café is part of the growing Kinky Lizard Group, a proudly Western Australian hospitality business operating multiple café locations across Perth and surrounding areas. Our Barrack Street venue offers a welcoming and energetic atmosphere, serving freshly prepared breakfast, brunch and lunch options alongside quality specialty coffee. Catering to city professionals, local residents, commuters and visitors, we pride ourselves on delivering consistently high-quality food, friendly customer service and an efficient dining experience.

Advantages

- Work/Life Balance: A fantastic work environment with hours that support an excellent work/life balance.

- Job Security: Stable, permanent full-time employment.

- Growth Opportunities: Room to progress your career within a well-established local venue.

- Great Culture: A happy, team-oriented, and vibrant team environment.

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