Cook
- Seeking an experienced Cook for a fast-paced commercial kitchen.
- Manage multiple kitchen sections including grill, pasta, and deep-frying stations.
- Ensure food quality, workflow efficiency, and hygiene standards are maintained.
Job description:
Ganesha Traders Pty Ltd t/a Smokin' Joe's Pizza & Grill Healesville is seeking an experienced, skilled Cook to join our fast-paced commercial kitchen in Healesville. The role requires a professional cook capable of managing multiple kitchen sections, including our grill, pasta, and deep-frying stations, while maintaining exceptional food quality, workflow efficiency, and rigorous kitchen hygiene standards.
Key responsibilities & core duties:
- Section Management & Kitchen Execution: Operate and manage key kitchen stations independently, specializing in the preparation of gourmet pastas, risottos, premium grill items, and Sides & Salads under high-volume service pressure.
- Fryer & Hot Station Control: Maintain optimal operation of the deep-frying cooking stations to ensure consistent texture, crispiness, and presentation for appetizers and sides.
- Mise en Place & Fresh Preparation: Execute daily food preparation tasks, including making specialty pizza dough, signature house sauces, marinades, stocks, and preparing fresh ingredients.
- Commercial Equipment Operation: Utilize and maintain professional kitchen equipment safely and effectively, including flat-top grills, deep fryers, and commercial ovens.
- Quality & Portion Control: Ensure every dish meets strict culinary standards, and portion control guidelines before service.
- Stock & Inventory Maintenance: Assist with food rotation, stock management, proper storage, and inventory organization.
- Food Safety & Hygiene Compliance: Adhere strictly to HACCP guidelines, council food safety regulations, and end-of-shift sanitation protocols.
Skills & Experience Required:
- Minimum 1 year experience working as a cook/chef in a fast-paced commercial kitchen environment.
- Strong working knowledge of hot section management, grill operations, pasta & frying stations.
- Ability to remain calm, organized, and efficient during peak weekend and evening rushes.
- Relevant commercial cookery qualifications and a commitment to maintaining high safety standards.
Mandatory Qualifications:
- Certificate III / Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
- Diploma of Hospitality Management
Application Question:
- Are you an Australian Citizen or a Permanent resident
Position Details:
Pay: $79,000.00 – $82,000.00 per year
Work Authorisation: Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person
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