- Prepare, season and cook a variety of breakfast, lunch and contemporary café dishes.
- Prepare meat, poultry, seafood, vegetables, eggs, sauces, salads and other ingredients required for daily service.
- Prepare and cook dishes in accordance with established recipes, portion sizes and presentation standards.
- Operate grills, ovens, fryers, hotplates and other commercial kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
- Monitor the quality of food throughout preparation, cooking and presentation.
- Check ingredients for freshness, quality and suitability before use.
- Ensure meals are prepared consistently and within required service times.
- Portion, plate and garnish dishes according to presentation standards.
- Follow appropriate stock rotation and food-storage procedures.
- Assist with estimating food requirements and maintaining appropriate stock levels.
- Minimise food wastage and maintain appropriate portion control.
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene throughout kitchen and food-preparation areas.
- Comply with food safety, workplace health and safety and hygiene requirements.
- Assist with training and guiding junior kitchen staff where required.
- Assist with ordering food supplies and monitoring ingredient availability where required.
- Contribute to menu preparation, seasonal dishes and daily specials where appropriate to the position.
- Monitor kitchen operations and assist with maintaining efficient food preparation and service.
Skills and Experience
Applicants should have:
- Minimum 1 year experience working as a Chef, Cook or in a similar commercial kitchen position.
- Experience working in a café, restaurant or similar hospitality workplace.
- Sound knowledge of food preparation and commercial cooking techniques.
- Experience using commercial kitchen equipment.
- Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene and food-storage requirements.
- Ability to maintain consistent food quality, portion size and presentation.
- Ability to work efficiently in a rapid-paced kitchen environment.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Availability to work weekends and public holidays where required.