Cook – Bellachino Cafe
Location: Mermaid Waters
Salary: $75,000 – $80,000 per annum
Employment Type: Full-time
About Us
Bellachino Cafe is a well-established café known for delivering high-quality meals and excellent customer service. We pride ourselves on using fresh ingredients and maintaining a welcoming dining environment for our customers.
We are currently seeking an experienced Cook to join our team on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of dishes, maintaining kitchen standards, and supporting overall kitchen operation.
Key Responsibilities
· Prepare and cook café-style menu items in accordance with established recipes and standards, ensuring consistency for regular customers
· Examine food ingredients to ensure freshness and quality
· Regulate temperatures of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment
· Season food appropriately during preparation and cooking
· Portion and present food, including plating and adding sauces and garnishes
· Store food in temperature-controlled facilities in accordance with food safety standards
· Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements, including modified meals suitable for elderly customers where required
· Assist in menu planning and development, with consideration to customer preferences and seasonal availability
· Monitor food quality and presentation to maintain high and consistent standards
· Ensure food preparation areas are clean and hygienic in accordance with food safety regulations
· Manage stock levels and assist with ordering supplies
· Work collaboratively with kitchen and front-of-house staff to ensure efficient service
· Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety requirements
· Assist in training and supervising junior kitchen staff or apprentices
Skills and Experience
* At least 1 year of relevant work experience as a Cook
* Minimum 1 year of café or restaurant cooking experience required
* Relevant qualification in Commercial Cookery is preferred
* Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
* Valid food safety certification must be held at time of application
* Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
* Good communication and teamwork skills
* Reliable and punctual
* Must have Australian work rights to be eligible for this position
How to Apply
Please send your resume to: ****@foxmail.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.