Cook (Warrnambool)

Job Info

Location: GEELONG, VIC

Salary: $60,001
- $80,000

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Cook – Geelong VIC Kogan People Solutions, recruiters, are working with a busy and successful café and restaurant based in Geelong VIC. This café offers a contemporary café-style cuisine that blends hearty Australian comfort food with fresh, creative flavours. The menu focuses on generous, satisfying meals made with quality local ingredients, giving classic dishes a playful twist.

The café has built a strong local following thanks to its friendly service, affordable meals, and late-night dining options on weekends. About the role: The successful applicant will be responsible for preparing and cooking a range of modern café-style cuisine, maintaining food quality standards, and working efficiently in a fast-paced commercial kitchen environment. If you are passionate about food, take pride in your craft, and are ready to contribute to delivering high-quality culinary experiences, we would love to hear from you.

* Location: Geelong VIC
* Salary: Negotiable in the range of $75,000 to $85,000 plus superannuation per annum
* Tenure: Full time and ongoing
* Rostered shifts across both weekdays and weekends, as required.

Responsibilities of their new Cook will include:

* High standard meals preparation and quality control (checks of raw materials, temperature controls).
* Ensure compliance of the HACCP system regarding food handling procedures by strictly adhering to food safety logs, temperature checks, and hygiene protocols.
* Portion and plate foods in accord with company policy and procedures.
* Hygienic food storage in refrigerators.
* Training of kitchen staff and apprentices as required.

About you:

* You have a passion for cooking – you want to produce the finest.
* You have a well organised working style – able to cheerfully meet demanding work requirements.
* You can work independently, and as part of a team, and have an excellent communication style.
* You have a passion for the hospitality industry and are up to date on techniques and food trends.
* You have an unwavering commitment to flavour and presentation of the highest quality.

To be successfully considered for the role you:

* Possess relevant Certificate IV or agreed substitute.
* Have at least 1 or more, years of relevant work experience since earning your qualifications.
* Are available across the working week.
* Offer proven ability to prioritise, set goals and have the determination to achieve them.
* Possess a thorough understanding of food safety and HACCP.
* Have experience working in similar cuisines and similar environments.

You must have unrestricted full time Australian working rights to be considered. Applications Please respond to the recruiters using the facilities on this site, and ensure you attach your updated CV. Kogan People Solutions are grateful for all applications, but kindly note that they will only respond to shortlisted applicants. Kogan People Solutions – recruitment excellence Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3q7220