Cook
Qualified cook with all round cooking skills wanted by Bay Bakery Cafe at Jurien on WA's mid-west coast. Bay Bakery Cafe is a busy bakery café serving a wide selection of freshly prepared breakfast, lunch, and takeaway meals. In addition to our bakery products, we prepare a substantial range of meals on-site, including gourmet burgers, fresh sushi, sandwiches, wraps, stir-fried noodles, salads, hot breakfast dishes, and other café-style meals. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Cook to join our kitchen team.
Standard
- $80,000 - $85,000pa/ Cert III qualified + 2 years experience;
- Fair Work National Employment
- Full/ time position with early starts;
- Prepare, season, and cook a wide variety of café meals, including burgers, stir-fried noodles, pasta dishes, breakfast meals, and other hot food items.
- Prepare fresh sushi, sandwiches, wraps, and salads in accordance with established recipes and presentation standards.
- Grill, fry, roast, steam, and stir-fry food using commercial kitchen equipment.
- Prepare fresh ingredients daily, including slicing meats, marinating proteins, preparing sauces, chopping vegetables, and portioning ingredients.
- Produce house-made sauces, gravies, dressings, and marinades to maintain consistent food quality.
- Monitor food preparation to ensure meals are cooked to the correct temperature and presented to a high standard.
- Maintain consistency in portion sizes and food presentation.
- Estimate daily food requirements and assist with ordering ingredients and managing stock levels.
- Inspect food supplies to ensure freshness and quality and rotate.
- Maintain a clean, organised, and hygienic kitchen in compliance with Food Safety Standards.
- Operate and maintain commercial kitchen equipment, including grills, deep fryers, ovens, rice cookers, sushi preparation equipment, and woks.
- Work efficiently during busy breakfast and lunch service periods while maintaining high food quality.
- Assist with developing seasonal menu items and daily specials.
Essential Requirements
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or an equivalent qualification.
- At least two years of relevant commercial cooking experience.
- Experience preparing a variety of café-style meals, including burgers, sandwiches, sushi, breakfast dishes, and Asian-style stir-fried meals.
- Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and stock control procedures.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced commercial kitchen with minimal supervision.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
