About the employer
Belmore Road Coffee Pty Ltd operates a café in Balwyn offering breakfast, brunch, café-style meals and coffee. We are seeking a skilled and dependable Cook to join our kitchen team and help deliver consistent, high-quality food throughout service.
Key responsibilities
· Examine ingredients and prepared food to ensure freshness, quality and suitability for service.
· Prepare and cook breakfast, brunch and café-style menu items in accordance with recipes, portion sizes and presentation standards.
· Regulate the temperatures of ovens, grills, fryers and other commercial cooking equipment.
· Season food during cooking and portion, plate and garnish dishes consistently.
· Prepare food for customers with special dietary requirements, including allergy-aware modifications, in accordance with kitchen procedures.
· Store food in temperature-controlled facilities and follow safe stock rotation, labelling and storage procedures.
· Maintain food safety, hygiene, cleaning and sanitation standards in accordance with applicable requirements and business procedures.
· Coordinate preparation and cooking tasks with the wider kitchen team to support efficient service during busy periods.
· Assist with menu planning, estimating food requirements, stock control and reducing food waste.
· Assist with training junior kitchen staff and kitchen hands in food preparation and safe kitchen procedures.
Skills and attributes
· Sound knowledge of commercial food preparation methods and kitchen operations.
· Ability to produce consistent, well-presented dishes in a fast-paced café environment.
· Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, allergen and sanitation requirements.
· Good time management, organisation and attention to detail.
· Ability to communicate professionally and work effectively as part of a team.
· Availability to work mornings, weekends and public holidays on a rotating roster.
Qualifications and experience
· Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, or an equivalent relevant qualification.
· At least one year of relevant full-time work experience (or equivalent part-time experience) as a Cook in a café, restaurant or similar commercial kitchen.
· Experience preparing breakfast and brunch dishes is desirable.
Pay: $78,000.00 – $82,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free food
Work Location: In person
