Cook

The Client

Man On The Bike Pizza is a popular contemporary restaurant serving fresh pizza in Tallebudgera in QLD. They are now looking for a Cook to join their kitchen team.

The Role

This is a full time role with an annual salary set between $70,000 to $80,000 depending on experience plus superannuation, and is based in Tallebudgera in QLD.

Responsibilities

Examine food to ensure quality and presentation

Cooking variety of dishes from the menu and on pans with guidance of head chef

Cooking menu items in co-operation with the rest of the kitchen

Using different methods of cooking such as tandoori cooking, frying, steaming, boiling and roasting

Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods

Portioning food, placing it on plates, and adding gravies, sauces and garnishes

Regulating temperatures of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment maintain them in good working condition

Reporting to management if any maintenance is required

Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment

Order raw materials to supplier as per business need

Review menu with head chef and contribute to some seasonal changes to the menu

Follow and maintain all OH&SC requirement for safe kitchen operations.

Clean and maintain work area and kitchen equipment

Setting up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies

Assist with the ordering of supplies

Ensure safety and sanitation practices in the kitchen

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you must have:

Relevant Certificate 3 or 4 qualifications in commercial cookery

Strong food knowledge and skills in authentic Indian cuisine

Minimum 2 years’ of experience as a commercial cook in a restaurant kitchen

Minimum 2 years’ of experience with cooking curry and Tandoori

Minimum 2 years’ of cooking experience with open fire and the Tandoor oven

Must be able to work with proteins like beef, lamb and seafood

Experience in adherence to recipe & portion control, as well as ordering and stock control

Ability to follow instruction & take direction

Excellent time management and attention to detail

Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team

Be available to work on weekends to deal with many customers