At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare delicious meals and manage kitchen staff to create an amazing dining experience.
- Company: Café Chulo, a vibrant café in Myrtleford with a passion for great food.
- Benefits: Full-time hours, competitive salary, and a fun work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to experiment with recipes and grow your culinary career.
- Why this job: Join a creative team and showcase your culinary skills while delighting customers.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Cook and knowledge of advanced cooking techniques.
The predicted salary is between 77000 - 80000 $ per year.
COOK POSITION
Café Chulo located at 105 Myrtle Street, Myrtleford, Vic, 3737 is looking for a Cook to join our team and prepare delicious meals for our customers.
The position is full-time with guaranteed hours of 38 per week. The potential employee may be required to work on weekends and public holidays.
Cook responsibilities include studying recipes, setting up menus and preparing high-quality dishes.
You should be able to delegate tasks to kitchen staff to ensure meals are prepared in a timely manner.
Also, you should be familiar with sanitation regulations.
If you have experience with advanced cooking techniques and non-traditional ingredients, we'd like to meet you.
Ultimately, you'll prepare and deliver a complete menu that delights our guests.
Responsibilities
- Set up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment, like knives, pans and kitchen scales.
- Study each recipe and gather all necessary ingredients.
- Cook food in a timely manner.
- Delegate tasks to kitchen staff and follow head chef direction.
- Inform wait staff about daily specials.
- Ensure appealing plate presentation.
- Slightly modify recipes to meet customers' needs and requests (e. g. reduce salt, remove dairy)
- Monitor food stock, store deliveries and place orders
- Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items.
- Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients.
- Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area.
- Leave the kitchen clean after every shift, which include cleaning and sanitation of benches and stove tops, help with cleaning of dishes and cutleries.
Requirements and skills
- Proven work experience as a Cook
- Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment (e. g. grillers and combi oven)
- Advanced knowledge of culinary skills
- Leadership skills
- Ability to remain calm and undertake various tasks.
- Excellent time management abilities
- Up-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes
- Familiarity with sanitation regulations
The ideal candidate will have also
Relevant Qualifications or at least 3 years of Experience.
Salary $77,000 - $80,000 plus super per asnnum
Cook employer: Cafe Chulo
Café Chulo is an exceptional employer located in the heart of Myrtleford, offering a vibrant work culture where creativity and culinary excellence thrive. With guaranteed full-time hours and opportunities for professional growth, our team enjoys a supportive environment that values innovation and teamwork. Join us to not only prepare delightful meals but also to be part of a community that celebrates diverse cooking techniques and fosters personal development.
