Cook/Chef (Perth Airport)

About Us The WWP Café is a professional café and catering venue dedicated to serving company staff and corporate teams. We provide fresh, high-quality breakfast, lunch, and catering services in a welcoming and productive environment. We specialise in catering for functions of all sizes — from small meetings of 10 people to large-scale events catering for up to 700 guests. In addition, we offer fine dining experiences tailored to corporate functions and special occasions, delivering exceptional food and professional service in a unique setting. The Opportunity The WWP Café is seeking an experienced, passionate, and dedicated full-time Cook to join our kitchen team on a permanent basis. Working a minimum of 38 hours per week, you will work closely with the manager to oversee all day-to-day kitchen operations, from preparation through to service. If you are a skilled culinary professional who thrives in a busy dining and catering environment and wants to be part of an exciting venue, we want to hear from you. What We Offer  Work/Life Balance: A fantastic work environment with hours that support an excellent work/life balance.  Job Security: Stable, permanent full-time employment.  Great Culture: A happy, collaborative, and vibrant team environment. Main Duties
- Examining ingredients and foodstuffs to ensure freshness, quality, and consistency.
- Regulating the temperatures of ovens, grills, fryers, and other kitchen equipment.
- Portioning food accurately, plating dishes, and applying sauces, gravies, and garnishes to presentation standards.
- Preparing meals to accommodate dietary requirements, allergies, and special requests.
- Ensuring food is stored, handled, and prepared in accordance with food safety and hygiene regulations.
- Assisting with menu planning, food preparation schedules, and estimating ingredient requirements.
- Monitoring stock levels, rotating stock, and assisting with ordering supplies and ingredients.
- Minimising food wastage while maintaining quality and portion control standards.
- Maintaining cleanliness and organisation of kitchen workstations, equipment, and storage areas.
- Working efficiently during busy breakfast, lunch, and catering service periods.
- Assisting in the preparation and delivery of corporate catering and large-scale functions.
- Collaborating with kitchen and front-of-house staff to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Training, supervising, and providing guidance to apprentices and junior kitchen staff where required.
- Following workplace health and safety procedures at all times.
- Contributing new ideas for menu items, seasonal dishes, and catering options. Skills & Experience To be successful in this role, you must meet the skill level requirements for Australia (ANZSCO Skill Level 3):  An AQF Certificate III (including at least 2 years of on-the-job training) or an AQF Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery.  Alternatively, at least three years of relevant, verifiable experience as a Cook may substitute for formal qualifications.  Strong knowledge of kitchen hygiene, food safety standards, and temperature control.  Excellent time-management skills with the ability to handle a fast-paced breakfast and lunch service.  A passion for culinary excellence (experience or interest in baking/pastry is highly regarded).  Experience in preparing and coordinating catering services for corporate events and large functions.  Ability to manage catering orders, food preparation, and service for events ranging from small meetings to large-scale functions. Pay: $76,600.00 – $80,000.00 per year Work Location: In person Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qqmji