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About the Position
We are seeking an experienced and motivated *Cook* to join our kitchen team on a full-time basis. The successful applicant will be responsible for preparing and cooking high-quality meals while maintaining food safety, hygiene, and workplace standards.
Duties:
- Examine foodstuffs to ensure freshness, quality, and suitability for preparation.
- Prepare and cook food in accordance with recipes, menus, and established standards.
- Regulate temperatures of ovens, grills, and other cooking equipment.
- Season food during cooking to achieve the required taste and quality.
- Portion food and place meals on plates in accordance with presentation and portion-control standards.
- Prepare and add gravies, sauces, garnishes, and other accompaniments.
- Store food and ingredients appropriately in temperature-controlled facilities.
- Prepare meals to meet special dietary requirements where required.
- Maintain appropriate food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
- Assist with menu planning and estimating food and ingredient requirements.
- Monitor stock levels and minimize food wastage.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen.
- Work cooperatively with other kitchen staff and service staff.
- Assist in training and supervising junior kitchen staff and apprentices where required.
Skills/Qualification for Cook position:
To be successful in this position, you will have:
- Relevant commercial cooking experience.
- Knowledge of food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety requirements.
- Ability to prepare a variety of meals consistently and to a high standard.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a busy kitchen environment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to food quality.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication and organizational skills.
- cert iii in commercial cookery qualifications will be highly regarded.
- Have trade qualification AQF Diploma or higher in Hospitality Management
- Have 1 years' work experience in related field
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Expertise in various cooking techniques and solid understanding of kitchen operations
- Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure especially during peak hours
- Have full working rights in Australia
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Cook/Chef employer: Happy Days Northam
Happy Days Northam offers a dynamic work environment where teamwork and flexibility are valued, particularly in the fast-paced kitchen setting. Employees have the opportunity to master high-quality cuisine while adhering to food safety and hygiene standards. The company fosters professional growth through hands-on experience in menu planning and meal preparation.
