About the business

Busy café restaurant located in Eastland Shopping Centre, Ringwood, VIC is currently seeking experienced full-time Cook, Chef, Pastry Cook and Pastry Chef to join our growing team.

About the role

Duties & Responsibilities

For Cook

Be able to prepare all ingredients/menu meals - adherence to service times with consistency and quality of meals

Maintain high standards of food quality and presentation

Manage stock levels and assist with ordering

Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety and OH&S; regulations

Perform general kitchen and cleaning duties as required

For Chef

Plan and organize the preparation and cooking of food in a number of settings

Develop menus, specify food purchases and analyze recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food, labor, and overhead costs

Robust business acumen, operational understanding and cost management reporting - including working to budgets and forecasting, managing labor costs, target achievement

Manage the day to day operation of the kitchen, supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation front of house and administrative areas

Stock management & staff roster





Recruit and train new staffs

Observe kitchen hygiene according to the occupational health and safety regulations

For Pastry Cook / Pastry Chef

Prepare and bake cakes, pastries, desserts and other baked goods

Measure, mix, knead and shape doughs and fillings

Control baking times and temperatures

Decorate and present pastries to high standards

Manage stock, ordering and inventory

Supervise and train staff when required

Maintain strict hygiene and safety standards

Benefits and Perks

Competitive salary package $60,000 – $90,000 depending on experience

Stable full-time position

Opportunity to grow within a developing business

Skills and Experience

Previous experience in a similar role

Passion for customer service and quality food and beverage

Strong communication and leadership skills

Well organized, reliable and responsible

Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Long-term commitment preferred

If this sounds like you, please send your resume and cover letter by clicking the Apply button.

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