Position Title: Cook
61 Balo Café
Salary: $75,000 – $80,000 pa
61 Balo Café is currently seeking a creative, passionate & enthusiastic Cook to join its vibrant team.
This position is a full-time ongoing position, working 38 hours per week based in Moore, NSW.
About Us:
Located in the heart of Moree, 61 Balo Café is a vibrant and welcoming destination known for its quality coffee, freshly baked goods, and seasonal dishes made with locally sourced ingredients. We take pride in delivering a memorable dining experience through creative flavours, consistency, and warm hospitality.
About the Role:
We are looking for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and understands quality food preparation and baking techniques, ensuring every meal is of consistent quality and freshness. As a Cook, you will be responsible for the following duties:
Prepare ingredients & cook dishes including special dietary requirements, in accordance
with established recipes & presentation standards
Ensure all food items are prepared and served in a timely manner, maintaining consistency and quality
Liaise with front of house employees to ensure proper food service timing & temperature
Maintain a high standard of food, personal hygiene and Work Health and Safety (WH&S)
Operate various kitchen appliances such as blender, over, grill or stand mixer
Assist with cleaning of kitchen equipment and the workspaces to ensure functionality and safety
Conduct kitchen quality control measures including stock management, daily checklists and cleaning rosters.
Monitor food production, portion control, and food and staff costs to ensure operational
efficiency.
Train and supervise new or junior kitchen staff, ensuring they adhere to the café's quality
and safety standards.
Skills & Experience – Who we're looking for:
For this position, it is expected that you would possess the following qualifications/work experience:
Minimum Certificate III in Cookery or similar field OR at least 3 years of relevant work
experience in lieu of qualifications
At least 1 year of relevant experience as a Cook in the kitchen
Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment with high pressure
Produce quality product with exceptional presentation
Effectively manage time and prioritise tasks and understand sequence of service
Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment
Experience working in a high-volume kitchen
High standards of cleanliness & hygiene
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term
Pay: From $75,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 38 per week
Benefits:
* Free drinks
* Free food
Experience:
* Kitchen: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Authorisation:
* Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person