AddressFinlay and Sons is a family run, neighbourhood cafe with a focus on a fresh, tasty and innovative menu and specialty coffee. We are among the highest rated cafe's in Western Australia serving modern Australian Breakfast/Brunch, winner of the Gold Plate Awards 2023 in the Best Unlicenced Cafe category. We are currently looking for a cook who will be responsible for the preparation, cooking and presentation of all dishes within our kitchen and ensuring all dishes meet company and food safety standards before serving.
Responsibilities
- Monitoring all dishes to ensure quality before they leave the kitchen
- Regulating temperatures of ovens, grills, and other cooking equipment
- Preparing, cooking, and seasoning all dishes from the menu
- Developing the menu in liaison with the Manager and based on customer feedback
- Preparing dishes that are flavourful and well-presented
- Monitoring portions, wastage, and quality of all dishes
- Ensuring food is stored and prepared according to food safety regulations
- Ensuring all dishes and the menu take into account special dietary requirements
- Ensuring food stock is rotated regularly
- Supervising, training, and coordinating kitchen staff as required
- Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness in the restaurant and ensuring all food safety standards are enforced
Requirements
Minimum qualification required Certificate III or Certificate IV or equivalent with 2 years’ mandatory relevant work experience or three years relevant experience will be considered suitable in place of the above qualification.
Skills/Attributions
- Proven experience working as a cook in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- A flair and passion for preparing unique and creative dishes
- Able to follow recipes and instructions accurately
- Confident culinary techniques and skills
- Good sense of planning and preparation for the day ahead
- Diligent and meticulous in making and receiving orders
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Punctual and discipline to ensure optimal work performance
- Physically able to stand for long hours every day in a hot kitchen
- Understanding of health and sanitation laws
- An eye for detail and desire for perfection
If you feel you meet the above requirements, please forward to Resume and Cover Letter detailing why you are suited for this role
Summary of role requirements:
- Looking for candidates available to work:
- Monday: Morning
- Tuesday: Morning
- Wednesday: Morning
- Thursday: Morning
- Friday: Morning
- Saturday: Morning
- Sunday: Morning
- 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
- Work visa can be provided for this role
- Expected start date for role: 14 May 2024
- Expected salary: $70,000 per year
