Business Overview

Our industry partner, MMSLH PTY LTD, operates multiple hospitality venues, including Chiobu Asian Restaurant and Drift Bar, providing diverse food and beverage offerings to customers. Through these establishments, the company delivers a range of dining experiences supported by quality food preparation, consistent service standards and efficient kitchen operations.

Operating multiple hospitality venues with different food offerings and service requirements necessitates a structured and capable kitchen workforce. The kitchen team plays an important role in maintaining menu consistency, coordinating food preparation, managing service demands and ensuring that food quality, presentation and safety standards are consistently upheld across daily operations.

As part of its ongoing kitchen staffing requirements, MMSLH PTY LTD is seeking qualified and experienced Cooks to join its team on a full-time basis at The Esplanade, Caloundra, Queensland 4551.

Salary Package: AUD $78,000 – $83,000 per annum.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare, season and cook food items in accordance with established recipes, menu specifications and customer requirements.
- Perform daily food preparation duties, including washing, peeling, cutting, portioning and preparing ingredients.
- Cook a variety of dishes using appropriate cooking methods and techniques, including grilling, frying, roasting, steaming and sautéing.
- Ensure all meals are prepared and presented consistently in accordance with the business's quality and presentation standards.
- Monitor cooking times and temperatures to ensure food is properly cooked and served at the required quality.
- Assist with the preparation and cooking of menu items during busy service periods to ensure timely fulfilment of customer orders.




- Maintain adequate preparation levels and replenish ingredients and food items as required throughout service.
- Monitor the freshness and quality of ingredients and report any stock shortages or food quality concerns to the appropriate kitchen personnel.
- Assist with receiving, checking, storing and rotating food supplies in accordance with established stock management procedures.
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation of kitchen workstations, cooking equipment, utensils and food preparation areas.
- Follow established food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety procedures, including appropriate food handling and storage practices.
- Minimise food wastage by following portion control requirements and using ingredients efficiently.
- Work collaboratively with other kitchen personnel to ensure smooth and efficient kitchen operations.
- Perform other reasonable cooking and kitchen duties as required to support daily business operations.

Skills and Experience Required

- Relevant commercial kitchen experience, preferably at least 1–2 years in a Cook or similar position.
- Relevant trade qualifications in Commercial Cookery or equivalent, or demonstrated relevant industry experience.
- Sound knowledge of food preparation methods, cooking techniques and kitchen procedures.
- Ability to prepare and cook a variety of menu items consistently and efficiently.
- Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, food storage and safe food handling practices.
- Ability to follow recipes, portion specifications and food preparation instructions.
- Valuable organisational skills and the ability to manage preparation tasks during busy service periods.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a kitchen team in a fast-paced commercial environment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining food quality, consistency and presentation standards.

📌 Cooks (Caloundra)
🏢 Mmslh
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