Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Cook/Chef to join our team at Hedland Trattoria. Full-time position with an attractive pay package, free accommodation and meals provided for the right candidate with the right attitude.
Responsibilities
* Prepares, seasons and cooks dishes in a commercial kitchen according to menus, recipes and workplace specifications. Works under limited supervision and may be responsible for a particular section of the kitchen (e.g., pizza, grill, etc).
* Daily tasks and responsibilities: Ensures food quality, portion control, presentation and compliance with food safety standards.
* Key responsibilities and duties: Prepare and cook a range of food items to menu and recipe specifications, including hot and cold dishes.
* Prepare and chop, slice, portion and pre-cook ingredients; prepare sauces, stocks and bases.
* Planning menus, estimating food and labour costs, and ordering food supplies.
* Operate kitchen equipment (ovens, grills, fryers, slicers, food processors) safely and efficiently.
* Complete meal assembly and plating to required presentation and portion standards.
* Monitor and maintain food quality, taste and texture; adjust seasoning and recipes as required.
* Follow food safety, hygiene and sanitation procedures (cleaning, storage, temperature control) and maintain a clean work area.
* Receive and unpack deliveries; inspect and store goods according to FIFO and storage requirements.
* Label, date and rotate stock; minimise waste and practise portion and cost control.
* Assist with menu development input and provide feedback on ingredient availability and customer preferences.
* May supervise junior kitchen staff, apprentices or kitchen hands and allocate tasks within own work area.
* Report equipment faults, supply shortages and hazards to the supervisor/chef.
Technical tasks and tools
* Ability to prepare a broad range of dishes and follow recipes consistently.
* Understanding of hygiene, allergen management and safe food handling (e.g., HACCP principles).
* Multiple tasks in a busy, time-critical environment.
* Attention to detail.
* Coordinate with kitchen staff and front-of-house to meet service demands.
* Basic knife skills and safe equipment operation.
* Ability to adapt to menu changes, special requests and peak service periods.
Skills and competencies
* Certificate III in Commercial Cookery for Cook candidate; Diploma or Advanced Diploma is required for Chef candidate (qualification is desirable but not always mandatory).
* 3 years of working experience can substitute for the formal training.
* Current certification in food safety/hygiene (as required by the state/territory) is required.
* First aid training is desirable.
Additional information
Address: 1/7 Tonkin Street, South Hedland, WA, Australia
This is not a FIFO role.
Wages are paid weekly.
The base annual salary for Chef is in the order of $75,000.00 - $85,000.00, depending on experience.
The base annual salary for Cook is in the order of $70,000.00 - $78,000.00, depending on experience.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical, including a drug and alcohol test.
Full-Time Position
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