Position : Cook
Position Type : Full-Time
Salary : $70,000 to $80,000 plus superannuation per annum
Location : Preston VIC 3072
Our client is seeking an experienced full-time Cook to join their Indian restaurant located in Preston, Victoria.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
* Ensure food is prepared to a consistently high standard.
* Menu items are completed and delivered ensuring customer satisfaction.
* Ensure all food is produced within budget requirements : minimising waste and costs.
* Ensure hygiene standards are maintained at a sufficiently high level and an approved food safety plan is implemented.
* Monitor and maintain all kitchen equipment in correct operating order.
* Liaise with Head Chef to ensure consistency in product and materials.
* Enforce nutrition and sanitation standards for kitchen operations.
* Ensuring a high level of team performance
* Receiving and storing food to health dept requirements
* Attend meetings as required
* Prepare and cook high quality food according to menu guidelines and recipes
* Supervise members of the kitchen team who are responsible to you
* Help to create good communication between floor and kitchen staff
* Receive and account for suppliers and deliveries
* Assist with the training of staff, including any apprentices and trainees
* Follow correct hygienic food handling practices
* Follow the restaurants regular cleaning and waste disposal practices
* Use safe work practices and support others to use them
* Maintain kitchen equipment and plant in good condition
* Demonstrate sound teamwork / organisational skills
* Monitor revenue and cost performance
* Guarantee Quality Standards
* Practice cost controls
* Maintain the kitchen
* Complete administrative duties.
Requirements
* Minimum Qualifications : AQF Certificate III and Certificate IV in a relevant discipline (e.g., Commercial Cookery)
* Minimum Experience Required : 1 year (full-time equivalent)
* Must have demonstrated prior experience preparing Indian Cuisine.
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