Cook jobs in Conder ACT

Cook – Full-Time

Location: Tuggeranong, ACT

Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $80,000.00 – $85,000.00 per annum + superannuation
Hours: 38 hours per week
Employer: Eighty/twenty the cafe Greenway

About the Role

Eighty/twenty the cafe Greenway is seeking a skilled and motivated Cook to join our kitchen team on a full-time basis.

The successful applicant will be responsible for preparing, cooking and presenting a range of meals in accordance with established recipes, menu specifications and customer requirements. The role requires someone who can work efficiently in a fast-paced commercial kitchen, maintain consistent food quality, and comply with food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.

The Cook will work closely with kitchen and front-of-house staff to ensure food is prepared accurately and served within required timeframes.

Key Responsibilities

Food Preparation, Cooking and Presentation

• Examine foodstuffs to ensure freshness and quality before preparation.
• Prepare meat, vegetables, sauces and other ingredients in accordance with menu specifications.
• Prepare and cook meals using commercial kitchen equipment.
• Regulate cooking temperatures and cooking times to achieve required quality, taste and texture.
• Season, portion and plate meals consistently and accurately.
• Prepare and present menu items as required.
• Prepare meals to accommodate special dietary requirements and reasonable customer requests.
• Follow established recipes, portion controls and food preparation procedures.
• Assist with menu preparation and estimating food and ingredient requirements where required.

Food Storage and Stock Management

• Store food and ingredients appropriately in temperature-controlled facilities.
• Refrigerate, freeze and preserve food in accordance with food safety requirements.
• Monitor stock rotation, expiry dates and food quality.
• Minimise food wastage through appropriate preparation, storage and stock rotation.
• Assist with maintaining adequate kitchen supplies and reporting shortages to management.

Kitchen Operations and Order Management

• Prepare customer orders accurately and efficiently during both normal and peak service periods.
• Coordinate with other kitchen staff to maintain an efficient workflow.
• Communicate with waitstaff and management regarding customer requests, menu changes and special dietary requirements.
• Ensure meals are prepared and delivered within appropriate service timeframes.
• Assist in maintaining an organised and productive commercial kitchen.

Team Support and Training

• Work cooperatively with chefs, cooks, kitchen hands, managers and front-of-house staff.
• Assist in training and supporting junior kitchen staff where required.
• Demonstrate safe and appropriate use of commercial kitchen equipment.
• Contribute to maintaining consistent food quality and presentation standards.

Food Safety, Hygiene and Workplace Safety

• Maintain cleanliness of food preparation areas, cooking equipment, utensils and storage areas.
• Clean and sanitise kitchen equipment and work areas before, during and after service.
• Follow food hygiene procedures and prevent cross-contamination.
• Monitor food handling and storage practices to maintain food safety.
• Identify and report faulty or unsafe equipment.
• Comply with applicable Australian food safety, workplace health and safety and employment requirements.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A relevant qualification in commercial cookery, hospitality management, kitchen management or a related discipline; or equivalent relevant skills and experience.
• At least 2 years' relevant experience as a Cook or in a closely related commercial kitchen role.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and cooking a variety of meals in a commercial kitchen.
• Experience working in a high-volume and fast-paced food service environment.
• Sound knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, portion control and food presentation.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and safe food storage practices.
• Ability to operate commercial kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a kitchen team.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to remain calm, organised and productive during busy service periods.
• A strong commitment to maintaining consistent food quality and customer service standards.

What We Offer

• Full-time employment with a stable and established business.
• Competitive remuneration based on skills and experience.
• A supportive and professional kitchen environment.
• Opportunities to develop and utilise your culinary skills.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Cook who meets the above requirements and is interested in joining our team, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience.

Pay: $80,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person