Role: Cook
Type: Full-time
Employer: Tom’s Providore & Wine Bar (Two Siblings Pty Ltd atf Latra Trust)
Salary: $78,000 - 80,000
Location: Perth
Tom's Providore & Wine Bar is an established venue on Beaufort Street, on the city fringe, seeking an experienced cook to join its close-knit team. Tom’s is a gourmet providore, wine bar and liquor store with its core activity being the provision of on-premise food and beverage. Tom’s evolving menu offers classic Mediterranean and European cuisine using seasonal ingredients.
The successful candidate will be a back of house team member and will report directly to the chef in respect of day to day matters and the operations manager more generally. The successful candidate will be responsible for ordering stock and supplies; preparing and cooking food; controlling waste and having an overall understanding of kitchen hygiene and food safety. Core responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
General: knowledge of food and culinary trends; ensuring efficient and effective back of house operations
Menu: estimating food requirements andplanning menu for daily food service operation
Food preparation: demonstrating cooking techniques; advising on cooking procedures; preparing and cooking food
Hygiene & food safety: ensuring kitchen area is maintained to highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness including maintaining cooking equipment and complying with food hygiene / health & safety programs
Inventory & cost controls: maintaining inventory of food items and other supplies including controlling waste
Quality: effecting and maintaining procedures relating to food preparation, presentation and service
You will require a minimum of 12 months experience in a similar role and must be proficient in preparing and cooking a variety of Mediterranean and Western European (Italian, French and Spanish) cuisines.
You will need to demonstrate your experience and versatility including your ability to maintain consistency in product and performance across varying conditions.
A diploma level certificate in hospitality is preferred, however, proven cooking skills in a fast-paced, high volume environment will be favourably considered.
To be considered for this opportunity candidates must:
- demonstrate strong culinary techniques in Mediterranean and Western European (Italian, French and Spanish) cuisines
- be a team player who is self motivated and reliable
- demonstrate the ability to work in a diverse environment
- have a strong work ethic
- be able to effectively manage your time as well as follow instructions
- have sound communication skills (candidates must have proficient English)
- be available to work around 12 hour days (split shifts), 5 days a week including weekends and public holidays.
Mature candidates welcome.
Visa sponsorship may be available to the successful applicant.
Pay: $78,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
