Cook/Chef

Key Duties and Responsibilities

- Prepare, season and cook a variety of restaurant dishes in accordance with established recipes and standards.
- Prepare and cook pasta, pizza, risotto, seafood, chicken, beef, lamb, vegetable dishes and other menu items.
- Prepare steaks, parmas, slow-cooked meats, seafood dishes and other main-course items.
- Prepare sauces, stocks, marinades, dressings and accompaniments required for service.
- Prepare vegetables, meat, poultry, seafood and other ingredients for daily kitchen operations.
- Operate ovens, grills, fryers, hotplates and other commercial kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
- Monitor cooking times and temperatures to ensure food is prepared correctly and safely.
- Check the freshness, quality and suitability of ingredients before use.
- Monitor food throughout preparation and cooking to maintain consistent flavour, texture and presentation.
- Portion, plate and garnish meals in accordance with restaurant standards.
- Prepare meals to accommodate special dietary requirements where required.
- Store food and ingredients appropriately, including in temperature-controlled facilities.
- Follow stock rotation, food storage and food-handling procedures.
- Minimise food wastage and maintain appropriate portion control.
- Maintain a clean,



organised and hygienic kitchen and preparation area.
- Comply with food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.
- Work effectively with chefs, cooks and front-of-house staff during busy service periods.
- Contribute to menu preparation and daily specials where appropriate to the position.
- Assist with ordering ingredients and monitoring food costs where appropriate to the position.

Skills and Experience

Applicants must have:

- A minimum of 1 year of relevant commercial kitchen experience in a Chef, Cook or similar role.
- Experience working in a restaurant, café or similar commercial kitchen environment.
- Experience preparing and cooking a broad range of dishes.
- Sound knowledge of commercial cooking techniques and food preparation.
- Experience using commercial kitchen equipment.
- Ability to maintain consistent food quality, portion size and presentation.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Solid organisational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Reliability, punctuality and attention to detail.
- Availability to work evenings, weekends and public holidays as required.

📌 Cook/Chef (Brunswick)
🏢 Sahdev
📍 Brunswick