Cook - Salamander Hotel in Newcastle

Good food is part of what makes a great local pub. At Salamander Hotel, our bistro welcomes families, locals and visitors for lunch and dinner seven days a week. With indoor and outdoor dining, a sports bar, children’s playground and function spaces, the hotel offers a relaxed setting for everyday meals and celebrations.

Part of the O’Hara Group, we are looking for an experienced Cook who takes pride in preparing tasty, consistent meals and keeping their section organised throughout service.

Your role in the kitchen

Working alongside the kitchen team, your main responsibilities will include:

• Organising daily food preparation, including cleaning, cutting, measuring and combining ingredients.
• Cooking bistro meals using appropriate techniques such as grilling, frying, roasting and baking.
• Following recipes, preparation instructions and portion standards to maintain consistency.
• Checking ingredients for freshness and monitoring food quality during preparation and cooking.
• Adjusting cooking temperatures and seasoning, and checking that meals are cooked correctly.
• Plating meals neatly and coordinating with the team to deliver orders promptly.
• Preparing meals for dietary requirements and following procedures to manage allergens and prevent cross-contamination.
• Labelling, storing and rotating ingredients correctly, including refrigerated and frozen food.
• Monitoring preparation stock, reporting shortages and keeping food waste to a minimum.
• Cleaning and sanitising work areas, utensils and equipment, and maintaining food safety records.
• Assisting with food preparation for functions and group bookings as required.

Good food is part of what makes a great local pub. At Salamander Hotel, our bistro welcomes families, locals and visitors for lunch and dinner seven days a week. With indoor and outdoor dining, a sports bar, children’s playground and function spaces, the hotel offers a relaxed setting for everyday meals and celebrations.

Part of the O’Hara Group, we are looking for an experienced Cook who takes pride in preparing tasty, consistent meals and keeping their section organised throughout service.

Your role in the kitchen

Working alongside the kitchen team, your main responsibilities will include:

• Organising daily food preparation, including cleaning, cutting, measuring and combining ingredients.
• Cooking bistro meals using appropriate techniques such as grilling, frying, roasting and baking.
• Following recipes, preparation instructions and portion standards to maintain consistency.
• Checking ingredients for freshness and monitoring food quality during preparation and cooking.
• Adjusting cooking temperatures and seasoning, and checking that meals are cooked correctly.
• Plating meals neatly and coordinating with the team to deliver orders promptly.
• Preparing meals for dietary requirements and following procedures to manage allergens and prevent cross-contamination.
• Labelling, storing and rotating ingredients correctly, including refrigerated and frozen food.
• Monitoring preparation stock, reporting shortages and keeping food waste to a minimum.
• Cleaning and sanitising work areas, utensils and equipment, and maintaining food safety records.
• Assisting with food preparation for functions and group bookings as required.

What you’ll bring

• Relevant commercial cookery qualifications and practical experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Confidence preparing pub and bistro dishes during busy service periods.
• Good knowledge of safe food handling, storage and kitchen hygiene.
• A reliable approach, clear communication and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Availability for a roster that includes evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Permanent Full Time role with $79000 to $85000 Salary (plus super)

Additional information

• Immediate Start
• Permanent Full Time role with $79000 to $85000 Salary (plus super)
• 38 hours per week

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