About Caffe Acqua
A renowned spacious fully-licensed restaurant in the northern suburb of Adelaide, South Australia.
We offer high-quality food with a focus on local, fresh ingredients. The restaurant is a fine-dine licenced restaurant, a popular destination seven days a week, providing a relaxed yet vibrant atmosphere
Position Overview:
As a Cook, you will be responsible for preparing, seasoning, cooking and presenting quality food according to the recipes and specific requests of customers, ensuring the delivery of exceptional food and service. You will be expected to modify the dishes according \to specific orders (and requirements).
Key Responsibilities:
- Food Safety & Compliance:
o Maintain compliance with food safety standards, ensuring all food is prepared and
stored according to health regulations.
o Examine the foodstuffs to ensure quality
o Ensure the kitchen operates according to workplace health and safety standards.
o Maintain kitchen cleanliness and food handling processes .
- Cost Control & Inventory:
o Minimise waste by implementing efficient processes and tracking.
o Ensure dishes are prepared to the highest standards, with consistent quality in
presentation and taste.
o :Prepare dishes according to dietary and other special customer requirements
o Innovate menu items based on customer preferences and seasonal availability.
Skills & Experience:
- Proven minimum of 1-3 years of experience in a high-paced restaurant, pub, or hotel
setting.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage, motivate, and train a kitchen team.
- Comprehensive understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations.
- Creative flair for developing menus and delivering innovative dishes.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with other
departments.
Qualifications:
- Certificate IOV level relevant qualifications (in commercial cookery)_ or 3 years
full-time experience to use as substitute.
Work Environment:
- Fast-paced kitchen environment with the need to manage multiple tasks
simultaneously.
- Flexibility with working hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary package
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-profile country pub with a supportive
management team.
Salary:
$75,000.00 – $80,000.00 plus superannuation per annum
To Apply:
Please send your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience
Pay: $75,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
