Cook

Mair and Doveton Pty Ltd Ltd is looking for a qualified and experienced Full-time Cook to join our team.

Salary Range – $75,000 - $85,000

Business Location – Ballarat East, Victoria, 3350

Responsibilities:

• Prepare a range of high-quality meals for our customers

• Help design new menu items

• Help estimate stock requirements

• Streamline processes between our wait staff and kitchen staff

Duties:

• Clean food preparation areas, maintain hygiene standards, regulating temperatures of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment

• Set up staff workstations with the necessary ingredients and cooking equipment

• Prepare cooking ingredients (measure ingredients, chop and peel vegetables and cut meat)

• Inspecting food items to guarantee quality

• Maintain customer expectations and accommodate guests with allergies

• Monitor ingredient quality for freshness and storing in temperature-controlled facilities

• Monitor stock levels and place orders

• Liaise with front-of-house staff to ensure they serve hot food

• Operate kitchen appliances and cooking apparatus

• Portioning food, placing it on plates, and adding gravies, sauces and garnishes according to our expectations

• Supervise and may train other kitchen staff and apprentices

What we're looking for:

• Experience in a busy restaurant with great food

• A team player with a positive and professional communication style

• A cook with a passion for Italian cuisine

• Exceptional attention to detail

• Adherence to health and safety standards

Skills and Qualifications:

• AQF associate degree, Certificate III, Certificate IV, or Diploma certification in relevant Hospitality qualification

• Prior Experience as a Cook.

• Ability to work Full Time

• Flexible to work on a rotating roster.

Please include a current resume and supporting documents to your application.

Three current referees would be required. Email your CV to ******************