Restaurant jobs in Lake Macquarie NSW

Are you passionate about Italian cuisine and looking for an opportunity to showcase your culinary skills? Join our team at Italian Delights, a vibrant and renowned Italian restaurant, as a Casual Cook. We are seeking a talented individual who can bring their expertise and enthusiasm to create delectable Italian dishes for our valued patrons.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare a variety of Italian dishes, including pastas, pizzas, risottos, and traditional Italian entrees, according to our recipes and standards.
• Assist in managing and organizing the kitchen, ensuring a clean and efficient work environment.
• Collaborate with the kitchen staff to plan and execute daily menu items, ensuring a high standard of quality and presentation.
• Follow food safety and hygiene protocols to maintain a safe and clean kitchen environment.
• Monitor and control food waste, ensuring cost-effective practices in the kitchen.
• Coordinate with servers and other staff members to ensure timely delivery of orders to customers.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Cook, preferably with a focus on Italian cuisine
• Solid understanding of Italian cooking techniques, ingredients, and flavors.
• Ability to follow recipes accurately and consistently, while also demonstrating creativity and flexibility in the kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• A positive attitude, good communication skills, and a strong team player mentality.

Working Hours: This position is on a casual basis, with flexible working hours based on the restaurant's needs. Evening and weekend availability may be required.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $33.85 – $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Free drinks
• Free food

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Toronto NSW 2283: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Cooking: 1 year (Required)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person