The Carnegie Commons operates as a hospitality venue in Carnegie, Victoria, offering a local dining and bar experience with tapas, cocktails, beverages and nightly specials.
The business provides a range of freshly prepared dishes within a casual dining environment, focusing on consistent food quality, presentation and efficient kitchen service during its trading periods.
About the Role
The Carnegie Commons is seeking an experienced Cook to join its kitchen team.
The successful candidate will prepare and cook a range of menu items in accordance with established recipes and kitchen procedures while maintaining consistent food quality, portioning, presentation and food safety during daily service.
Location
1B Morton Avenue, Carnegie VIC ****
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
$75,000 to $85,000 per annum plus Superannuation
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and cook a range of tapas, casual dining dishes and other menu items in accordance with established recipes and kitchen procedures
Inspect ingredients and food products to ensure freshness and appropriate quality
Regulate temperatures of grills, ovens, stovetops and other commercial cooking equipment during food preparation
Season food during preparation and cooking to maintain consistent flavour and quality
Portion and present dishes in accordance with established venue standards
Prepare food to accommodate dietary requirements and reasonable customer requests where required




Monitor cooking processes to ensure food is prepared consistently and within required service times
Monitor ingredient usage and assist with estimating food requirements for daily service
Store, handle and rotate ingredients and prepared food appropriately, including within temperature-controlled storage areas
Maintain cleanliness and organisation of kitchen workstations, cooking equipment and food storage areas
Work collaboratively with chefs and other kitchen staff to support efficient food preparation and service
Follow food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety procedures at all times
Candidate Requirements
Relevant qualification of Cert III and above in Commercial Cookery
Minimum 1-2 years of relevant experience as a Cook in a commercial kitchen
Experience working in a restaurant, bar, tapas venue or similar hospitality environment will be highly regarded
Strong knowledge of food preparation and commercial cooking techniques
Ability to maintain consistent food quality, flavour, portioning and presentation during busy service periods
Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and secure food-handling practices
Strong teamwork, communication and organisational skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment
Only candidates currently residing in Australia will be shortlisted
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📌 Food Preparation & Cooking - The Carnegie Commons (Melbourne)
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