About the Business

Rafia Bari Pty Ltd, trading as Salt & Pepper Grill, currently operates an established restaurant in Kensington, Western Australia, providing quality food and dining services.

As part of its business expansion, the company is preparing to open a second restaurant at a premium waterfront location at T1A, 25 Riverside Drive, East Perth, WA 6004.

The new venue will have an approximate seating capacity of 200 guests and will offer contemporary Australian cuisine in a vibrant dining environment.

To support this expansion, we are seeking a reliable, enthusiastic and experienced full-time Cook to join our kitchen team at the new East Perth restaurant.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

The successful applicant will undertake duties including, but not limited to:

- Preparing and cooking a variety of dishes in accordance with established recipes, menu specifications and restaurant quality standards.
- Preparing ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting, marinating, seasoning and portioning food items before cooking.
- Using commercial kitchen equipment, including ovens, grills, stovetops and fryers, to prepare meals using appropriate cooking techniques.
- Monitoring cooking times, temperatures and food consistency to ensure meals are cooked thoroughly and meet required standards.
- Preparing sauces, marinades, side dishes and other accompaniments required for daily meal service.
- Checking the freshness and quality of ingredients and ensuring food is handled and stored at appropriate temperatures.
- Arranging cooked food into appropriate portions, garnishing dishes and preparing meals for presentation and service.




- Organising cooking stations and ensuring ingredients, utensils and equipment are ready for daily kitchen operations.
- Maintaining cleanliness of cooking equipment, food preparation surfaces and kitchen areas in accordance with food safety and hygiene requirements.
- Assisting senior kitchen staff with menu planning, recipe adjustments and the introduction of new dishes when required.
- Monitoring ingredient usage, assisting with stock control and identifying supplies required for daily food preparation.
- Coordinating with senior kitchen staff and other team members to maintain efficient cooking operations and timely meal preparation during busy service periods.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential Requirements:

- Minimum Certificate IV in Kitchen Management, Commercial Cookery or a relevant cookery qualification.
- At least one year of relevant work experience as a Cook in a commercial kitchen or restaurant environment.
- Practical knowledge of food preparation, cooking methods and safe food handling procedures.
- Ability to prepare and cook different dishes while maintaining consistent food quality.
- Experience using commercial kitchen appliances and cooking equipment.




- Ability to work efficiently in a busy restaurant kitchen and manage multiple food orders.
- Good communication skills, reliability and ability to work collaboratively with other kitchen staff.

Desirable Qualifications:

- Diploma of Hospitality Management.
- Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management.
- Previous experience working in a busy restaurant or a venue with a large seating capacity.

What We Offer

- Full-time employment with an established hospitality business expanding into a new premium location.
- Opportunity to contribute to the successful opening and ongoing operations of a restaurant with approximately 200-seat capacity.
- Supportive and professional kitchen environment.
- Opportunity to develop practical skills and gain experience in a growing hospitality business.

How to Apply

If you are a dedicated Cook who enjoys preparing quality food and working in a professional kitchen environment, we encourage you to apply.

Please submit your updated resume outlining your relevant qualifications, employment experience and cooking skills.

Email: [email protected]

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

- Do you currently hold unrestricted work rights in Australia?
- Are you available to attend a practical trial and commence employment immediately if selected?
- Are you willing and available to work weekends, evenings, public holidays and shifts outside standard business hours as required?

Experience:

- Cooking: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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