Experienced Prep Cook - Cirque Du Soleil- Brisbane - WHITE …, Eagle Farm

We are seeking a temporary back-of-house prep cook to join KOOZA, a Cirque du Soleil production, for Brisbane- Australia. We strive to create an workplace unlike any other entertainment event worldwide. We go above and beyond to exceed guests’ expectations in customer service. So, don't wait any longer and join the Cirque adventure! You will meet ambitious people and people passionate about the world of entertainment! The Show runs from August 1st – September 27th (Will require to begin pre-event weeks) Location: Under the Big Top, Royal Queensland Golf Club, 431 Curtin Avenue West , Eagle Farm QLD Working days: 5 days per week Working hours: Approx. 40 Hours per week Primary Responsibilities
- Prepare cold and hot sections of the kitchen service line.
- Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
- Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices.
- Carve and trim meats such as beef, veal, ham, pork, and lamb for hot or cold service or for sandwiches.
- Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
- Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to ensure a smooth service period.
- Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
- Assists others in closing the kitchen.
- Participate in the teardown and set up of the kitchen. The Ideal Candidate
- 2 years of hands-on kitchen experience or an effective combination of education and experience.
- Required- A Valid QLD White Card certification
- Required
- A Valid QLD Food Handlers Certification
- Culinary skills and techniques for preparing small and large quantities of food.
- Ability to handle and prepare a variety of raw and cooked foods.
- Strong understanding and compliance with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
- Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
- Possession of a Cooking degree is an asset.
- Ability to work well under pressure and take direction.
- Motivated team player with valuable initiative and problem-solving abilities.
- Assist in other areas as needed and assigned by another Cirque Kitchen Manager and Head Chef.
- Reasonable knowledge of English and the language of the Market.
- Available to work 5 days a week, including weekends, early mornings, and late nights during the entire city run. Please note only successfully shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Job Type: Casual Pay: $45.79 per hour Application Question(s)
- Do you currently have a valid QLD White Card ? if NO are you willing obtain one if successfully selected for the role following an interview? ( Mandatory when working the pre event/ lead up weeks)
- Do you currently hold a valid QLD food handler certificate? Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required) Work Location: In person Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qfi0z