At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and cook delicious menu items while maintaining high food quality standards.
- Company: Burnside Snack Bar, a busy quick-service restaurant on the Gold Coast.
- Benefits: Full-time hours, supportive team, and hands-on training for your cooking career.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in the hospitality industry.
- Why this job: Join a passionate kitchen team and develop your culinary skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: 2+ years of kitchen experience and a love for cooking.
The predicted salary is between 78000 - 82000 $ per year.
- Cook
- Burnside Snack Bar
- Ormeau, Gold Coast QLD
- Full-time – 38 hours per week
- Salary Requirement $78,000 to $82,000
About Us
Burnside Snack Bar is a busy and well-established quick-service restaurant located in Ormeau on the Gold Coast. We are committed to delivering high-quality food and exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment. We are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Cook to join our kitchen team. The role reports directly to the Head Chef and provides practical, hands‑on training across all areas of commercial kitchen operations.
About the Role
This is a full-time training position designed for an individual who is passionate about developing a career as a Cook. Working alongside experienced chefs/cooks and managing all aspects of kitchen operations while contributing to the day-to-day success of the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook menu items in accordance with established recipes and presentation standards.
- Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency and portion control.
- Assist with food preparation for daily kitchen operations.
- Accommodate customer dietary requirements where required.
- Maintain food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety standards.
- Assist with stock rotation, inventory control and ordering.
- Minimise food waste and contribute to cost control initiatives.
- Maintain a clean, organised and efficient kitchen.
- Work collaboratively with the Head Chef and kitchen team during busy service periods.
- Participate in ongoing workplace training and skills development.
About You
To be successful in this role you will have
- 2 years plus experience in the kitchen as a cook
- A genuine passion for cooking and the hospitality industry.
- A willingness to learn and develop practical commercial cookery skills.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong time management and organisational skills.
- A positive attitude with a commitment to maintaining high standards.
- Understanding of basic food safety and hygiene practices (preferred but not essential).
What We Offer
- Full-time employment (38 hours per week).
- Exposure to all areas of commercial kitchen operations.
- Supportive team environment.
- Opportunity to develop practical skills leading towards a professional Cook career.
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Cook employer: Burnside Snack Bar
Burnside Snack Bar offers a unique work-life balance with a permanent full-time position that includes a four-day working week, allowing employees to enjoy three days off. The company fosters a friendly and supportive team environment, providing opportunities for professional growth and hands-on training in the culinary field. Employees benefit from competitive pay, paid leave entitlements, and a stable roster without night or weekend shifts.
