Bowltiful is full-service restaurant offering a diverse and freshly prepared menu that includes our signature hand-pulled noodles, slow-cooked broths, handcrafted specialities, a range of hot dishes and stir-fried items. Our open kitchen and real-time cooking process requires skilled staff capable of working across multiple preparation and cooking methods while maintaining consistently quality and presentation.
We're currently seeking a Cook to support our kitchen team in preparing a variety of dishes in accordance with our standards and recipes.
The role will support the daily operations of our kitchen through duties including:
* Preparing a variety of ingredients used for used foe our signature hand-pulled noodles, slow-cooked broths and stew, handcrafted specialties, stir-fried dishes and sides, ensuring freshness and readiness for service.
* Cooking dishes according to established recipes, including noodle, hot dishes and stir-fried items, and maintaining consistency, in flavour, texture and presentation.
* Monitoring and adjusting cooking equipment, such as noodle boilers, stock pots, grills and fryers, to ensure appropriate heat levels and cooking times.
* Seasoning dishes appropriately during cooking, ensuring balanced flavours in broths, toppings, sauces and garnishes.
* Accurately portioning, plating and garnishing dishes in accordance with Bowltiful's serving standards.
* Examining and monitoring the quality and consistency of dishes throughout preparation and service, ensuring broth clarity, seasoning balance, food texture and plating meet Bowltifuls standards.
* Storing ingredients, soup stock, toppings and pre-prepared items safely in temperature-controlled facilities, following labelling and rotation procedures.
* Preparing modified dishes to meet customer requests, such as adjusting spice levels, ingredients or presentation to suit individual dietary preferences.
* Assisting chefs in estimating daily preparation quantities, based on menu demand, historical patterns and expected customer flow.
* Supporting chefs by contributing in adapting menu to suit diverse customer groups from different cultural backgrounds.
* Providing basic guidance to junior kitchen staff on routine preparation tasks during busy periods, while working collaboratively within the kitchen team.
Skills required:
* Skills in preparing ingredients and carrying out routine cooking tasks.
* Ability to operates common commercial kitchen equipment.
* Competence in basic seasoning, heat control, and timing to ensure dishes are cooked correctly.
* Ability to portion, plate and present dishes consistently to required standards.
* Skills in maintaining food safety, hygiene and temperature control during preparation and storage.
* Capacity to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
* Willingness to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
Qualification and Experience required:
* Relevant formal training is preferred at Certificate III (WITH AT LEAST 2 YEARS OF ON-THE-JOB TRAINING) or Certificate iv level;
* At least 1-year of Cook experience in the commercial kitchen environment:
* If no formal training, at least three years of relevant experience in lieu of formal qualifications.