Cook - Full Time

Cafe 63 Underwood

Location: Zone Underwood, Shop 4.03/17 Compton Road, Underwood QLD 4119

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $75,000 – $85,000 per annum + superannuation

About the Role

Cafe 63 Underwood is seeking a qualified and experienced Cook to join our kitchen

team on a full-time basis. This is a senior Cook position within the kitchen team,

with other cooks and kitchen support staff working under the position holder's day-to-

day direction and coordination.

The successful candidate will be responsible not only for hands-on food preparation and

cooking but also for coordinating the daily activities of other kitchen team members to

ensure meals are prepared efficiently, consistently and in accordance with the cafe's

quality, hygiene and food safety standards.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes in accordance with established recipes, menus,

portion requirements and quality standards.

• Coordinate and oversee the day-to-day food preparation and cooking activities of

other cooks and kitchen team members.

• Allocate routine preparation and cooking tasks to other kitchen staff and provide

practical guidance where required.

• Monitor the work of kitchen team members to ensure food is prepared correctly,

efficiently and within required service times.

• Prepare ingredients by washing, cutting, measuring, portioning, seasoning and

undertaking other required food preparation.

• Cook food using appropriate commercial cooking methods, including grilling, frying,

baking and roasting.

• Monitor the quality of ingredients and finished dishes to maintain consistent taste,

portion size and presentation.

• Check food throughout preparation and cooking to ensure correct temperatures,

cooking times and quality standards are maintained.

• Coordinate cooking activities during busy service periods to ensure customer orders

are completed accurately and on time.

• Provide guidance to other cooks and kitchen staff regarding preparation methods,

portioning, presentation, food handling and kitchen procedures.• Assist with the induction and practical training of new kitchen team members where

required.

• Monitor stock levels and coordinate the appropriate use and storage of ingredients

and kitchen supplies.

• Receive and inspect food deliveries and ensure ingredients are stored correctly.

• Maintain appropriate stock rotation, food storage and temperature-control procedures.

• Assist with accommodating dietary requirements and special customer requests.

• Ensure cooking stations, utensils, equipment and kitchen work areas are maintained

in a clean and organised condition.

• Ensure kitchen team members follow appropriate food safety, hygiene and workplace

health and safety procedures.

• Minimise food wastage through appropriate preparation, portion control, stock rotation

and storage practices.

• Work collaboratively with management to support the efficient day-to-day operation of

the kitchen.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must have:

• A relevant qualification in Commercial Cookery.

• A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience working as a Cook in a commercial

kitchen.

• Strong practical food preparation and commercial cooking skills.

• Ability to coordinate and provide day-to-day direction to other cooks and kitchen

team members.

• Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and safe food-handling requirements.

• Ability to maintain consistent food quality, portioning and presentation.

• Good organisational, communication and time-management skills.

• Ability to work efficiently and coordinate kitchen activities during busy service periods.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team while providing guidance to other kitchen

staff.

• Availability to work a flexible roster, including weekends and public holidays where

required.

What We Offer

• Full-time employment.

• Salary of $75,000 – $85,000 per annum plus superannuation.• A responsible Cook position involving day-to-day coordination of other cooks and

kitchen team members.

• Stable ongoing employment.

• Supportive and professional working environment.

How to Apply

Qualified and experienced candidates are invited to submit a current resume outlining

their commercial cookery qualifications and relevant employment experience.

Only applicants who meet the mandatory qualification and minimum experience

requirements will be considered.