Posted 52d ago

Lead Cook

Piccolo Me Moorebank NSW 2170

Permanent Full time
Base pay Above avg.
$77,000

Key points we found

  • Prepare delicious meals according to the menu
  • Assist in kitchen maintenance and food safety requirements
  • Collaborate with the team to enhance customer satisfaction

We are seeking a skilled Cook to prepare delicious meals according to our menu. We serve up delicious modern Australian fare, and we need an experienced cook to join our energetic team. You will assist in preparing dishes that will delight our customers with its taste and timely delivery.

You must be able to follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared meals. You must be deft in moving around the kitchen and apt in multi-tasking. Experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques is also important. The goal is to help preserve and enhance our reputation so we can expand our customer base.

Applicants must possess:

  1. Food preparation and cooking, plating, presentation
  2. Kitchen maintenance, cleaning and keeping an orderly environment in the kitchen
  3. Maintaining stocks and supplies
  4. Assist in menu planning and daily specials development
  5. Following food safety requirements
  6. Preparation of catering, Uber and other delivery app orders

Requirements:

  1. Minimum 3 years’ experience as Chef or lead cook
  2. Have passion for producing great food & attention to detail
  3. Be a team player and a good communicator
  4. Full working rights in Australia
  5. MUST have certificate IV in commercial cookery.
  6. Food Safety Supervisor certification

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Skills
ATTENTION TO DETAIL
CLEANING
COOKING TECHNIQUES
FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS
FOOD PREPARATION
FOOD SAFETY
Food Safety Supervisor certification
kitchen maintenance
MENU PLANNING
MULTI-TASKING
PLATING
PRESENTATION
STOCK MANAGEMENT
TEAMWORK

Licenses & certifications
Certificate IV in commercial cookery
Food Safety Supervisor Certification

More details
Date posted
17 Feb 2026
Category
Hospo, Tourism & Food Services
Occupation
Chef
Contract type
Permanent
Work type
Full time
Job mode
Onsite / Standard business hours
Industry
Accommodation and Food Services
Sector
Privately held company
Desired education level
Vocational or certificate

Piccolo Me

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$77k
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