Sip Society Cafe and Bar Pty Ltd, trading as Sip Society Cafe and Bar, operates a café and dining establishment offering all-day breakfast, lunch and dinner services. The menu features a selection of freshly prepared café-style meals, including eggs Benedict, avocado smash, breakfast dishes, pancakes, sandwiches, salads and other cooked meals. The business provides dine-in and takeaway services, with kitchen operations involving the preparation of both breakfast and main-meal dishes to maintain consistent food quality across its dining services.

About the Role

Sip Society Cafe and Bar is seeking an experienced Cook to join its kitchen team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing, seasoning and cooking a variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes in accordance with the café's menu, established recipes and food presentation standards.

The position involves preparing ingredients, operating commercial cooking equipment, monitoring cooking times and temperatures, portioning and presenting meals, and maintaining food safety and hygiene standards throughout daily kitchen operations.

Location: Shop 13/14, 79 Centre Dandenong Road, Dingley Village VIC 3172

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $75,000 to $85,000 per annum plus Superannuation

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare and cook breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes, including eggs Benedict, avocado smash, cooked breakfast plates, pancakes, sandwiches, salads and other café-style meals in accordance with established recipes and preparation standards.
- Prepare ingredients for daily service by washing, peeling, cutting, slicing, portioning and organising vegetables, meats, eggs, dairy products and other food items.
- Examine fresh produce, meat,



dairy products and other ingredients to ensure appropriate quality, freshness and suitability before use in food preparation.
- Operate and regulate the temperatures of commercial ovens, grills, stovetops, fryers and other cooking equipment to achieve appropriate cooking results.
- Prepare and cook eggs, breakfast proteins, vegetables, sauces and other meal components using suitable grilling, frying, poaching, roasting and sautéing techniques.
- Prepare batters, sauces, dressings, garnishes and other components required for the café's breakfast, lunch and dinner menu.
- Season food during preparation and cooking, adjusting flavours, textures and cooking times to maintain consistency with established recipes.
- Portion, plate and garnish completed meals, ensuring appropriate serving sizes, presentation and temperature before food is served to customers.
- Prepare meals according to customer dietary requirements and requested modifications, including vegetarian and gluten-free options, while following relevant food-handling and allergen-control procedures.
- Monitor food preparation requirements during service, replenish prepared ingredients and coordinate cooking activities with other kitchen personnel to ensure timely completion of orders.
- Store prepared food, raw ingredients and perishable products in appropriate temperature-controlled facilities, following stock rotation,



labelling and food storage procedures.
- Clean and maintain cooking equipment, utensils, food preparation surfaces and kitchen work areas in accordance with food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.

Candidate Requirements

- A Certificate III or higher in Commercial Cookery or a closely related commercial cookery discipline.
- Minimum 1–2 years of relevant experience as a Cook in a café, restaurant or comparable commercial kitchen environment.
- Demonstrated experience preparing and cooking breakfast, lunch and café-style meals in accordance with established recipes and presentation standards.
- Strong practical knowledge of cooking techniques, including grilling, frying, poaching, roasting and sautéing.
- Experience operating commercial kitchen equipment, including ovens, grills, stovetops and fryers.
- Ability to prepare ingredients, manage cooking times and maintain consistent food quality during busy service periods.
- Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene, temperature control, stock rotation and allergen-management procedures.
- Ability to prepare meals according to dietary requirements and customer modifications.
- Strong attention to detail, organisational skills and the ability to maintain appropriate food presentation and portioning standards.
- Good communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work efficiently in a commercial kitchen workplace.
- Only candidates currently residing in Australia will be shortlisted.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume outlining your relevant qualifications, commercial cooking experience and suitability for the position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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