About the company
Flagship Vine & Grind is a busy and well-established café and restaurant located in Westfield Liverpool, known for its fresh Mediterranean and Middle Eastern-inspired cuisine, specialty coffee, and exceptional customer service. We are committed to delivering high-quality food made from fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
About the position
We are seeking a passionate Cook to join our team and contribute to our fast-paced, customer-focused kitchen.
Some of the duties and responsibilities are:
· Prepare and cook a variety of breakfast, brunch, and lunch menu items, ensuring consistency in flavour, portion size, quality, and presentation.
· Inspect fresh ingredients and food supplies to ensure quality and prepare house-made sauces, dressings, compotes, and other menu components using high-quality ingredients.
· Operate and monitor commercial kitchen equipment, including grills, deep fryers, induction cooktops, ovens, and other cooking appliances, ensuring correct operating temperatures and safe food preparation practices.
· Monitor cooking times and temperatures, seasoning dishes appropriately throughout the cooking process to ensure meals consistently meet the café's quality standards and food safety requirements.
· Plate, portion, garnish, and quality-check dishes before service, maintaining presentation standards during high-volume breakfast and lunch service.
· Prepare and modify meals to accommodate customer dietary requirements and food allergies, including gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, and other special dietary requests, while preventing cross-contamination.
· Assist with daily kitchen preparation, ensuring all ingredients are correctly labelled, stored in temperature-controlled facilities, and rotated using FIFO principles to maintain freshness and minimise waste.
· Monitor stock levels, assist with ordering ingredients and kitchen supplies, estimate food requirements, and support food costing initiatives to maintain efficient kitchen operations and minimise wastage.
· Maintain a clean, organised, and hygienic kitchen by adhering to HACCP, food safety, sanitation, and workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements.
· Work closely with the Head Chef and kitchen team to coordinate daily kitchen workflow and ensure efficient service during busy breakfast and lunch trading periods.
· Support the training and mentoring of junior kitchen staff and apprentices by demonstrating correct food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and kitchen procedures.
· Contribute to seasonal menu planning, recipe consistency, and the continuous improvement of kitchen operations to enhance food quality and the overall customer dining experience.
Skills and Qualifications Requirements:
· Minimum of 3 years' experience working in a fast-paced café or similar commercial kitchen environment.
· Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or a higher relevant qualification.
· Demonstrated ability to perform commercial kitchen operations to a high standard in a busy, high-volume café environment.
· Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and safe operation of commercial kitchen equipment.
· A keen willingness to learn and develop new skills, including artisanal products as the business continues to expand.
· Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to accurately follow recipes, measure ingredients, and monitor cooking times to ensure consistency.
· A commitment to producing high-quality dishes with exceptional presentation and consistency.
· Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and perform efficiently during busy service periods.
· A team-oriented approach with excellent communication skills and a positive attitude.
· Sound understanding of food safety, HACCP, and workplace health and safety practices.
If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume for consideration.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All applications will be treated with the utmost privacy and confidentiality throughout the recruitment process.
Pay: $79,500.00 per year
Work Location: In person
