Cook for Restaurant

COOK / CHEF – FULL-TIME POSITIONS

Employer: PAPAGELOU, PAUL t/a Lemoncello's Cairns ABN: 32 475 249 654 Location: Cairns, Queensland 4870 Employment: Full-time Industry: Accommodation and Food Services

About the positions

PAPAGELOU, PAUL t/a Lemoncello's Cairns is seeking experienced and suitably qualified hospitality professionals to join our kitchen team in Cairns.

We are currently recruiting for the following full-time positions:

· Chef – ANZSCO 351311

· Cook – ANZSCO 351411

These are genuine full-time positions based in Cairns, Queensland.

Chef – ANZSCO 351311

The Chef will be responsible for planning and coordinating food preparation and cooking activities, maintaining food quality and presentation standards, and assisting with the day-to-day operation of the kitchen.

Key duties

· Planning and organising daily food preparation and kitchen production.

· Preparing, cooking and presenting meals in accordance with menu requirements.

· Preparing ingredients and managing food preparation across kitchen sections.

· Monitoring food quality, taste, portion sizes and presentation.

· Coordinating kitchen staff during preparation and service periods.

· Providing guidance to cooks and other kitchen staff as required.

· Assisting with menu planning and developing or modifying dishes.

· Ordering, receiving and checking food supplies.

· Monitoring stock levels, stock rotation and food storage.

· Minimising food wastage and maintaining portion control.

· Ensuring food is prepared and handled in accordance with food safety requirements.

· Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene within the kitchen.

· Ensuring kitchen equipment is operated safely.

· Coordinating food preparation to meet service requirements.

· Assisting with training and development of kitchen staff.

· Complying with workplace health and safety requirements.

Cook – ANZSCO 351411

The Cook will be responsible for preparing and cooking food in accordance with menu requirements and maintaining consistent standards of food quality, presentation and hygiene.

Key duties

· Preparing ingredients for cooking.

· Preparing, cooking and presenting meals in accordance with recipes and menu requirements.

· Using a range of cooking methods including grilling, frying, baking, steaming and other appropriate techniques.

· Monitoring cooking processes and adjusting temperatures and cooking times.

· Ensuring food is prepared and presented consistently.

· Assisting with daily food production and kitchen preparation.

· Assisting with stock control and food storage.

· Receiving and appropriately storing food supplies.

· Maintaining clean and hygienic food preparation and cooking areas.

· Complying with food safety and workplace health and safety requirements.

· Minimising food wastage and maintaining portion control.

· Working effectively with other kitchen and hospitality staff.

· Cleaning kitchen equipment and work areas as required.

Skills and experience

Chef

Applicants for the Chef position should have:

· Relevant professional cooking and commercial kitchen experience.

· Demonstrated experience working as a Chef or in a comparable senior kitchen position.

· Strong knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques.

· Knowledge of food safety and hygiene requirements.

· Ability to organise kitchen production and work effectively under pressure.

· Ability to work independently and coordinate other kitchen staff.

· Relevant commercial cookery qualifications are highly regarded.

Cook

Applicants for the Cook position should have:

· Relevant commercial cooking experience.

· Demonstrated ability to work in a commercial kitchen.

· Knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and food safety.

· Ability to work efficiently during busy service periods.

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

· Relevant commercial cookery qualifications are highly regarded.

Employment conditions

· Full-time employment.

· Position based in Cairns, Queensland 4870.

· Annualised Salary dollars 80000-85000

· Work may include evenings, weekends and public holidays as required by the business.

· The successful applicants will be required to comply with all workplace health and safety and food safety requirements.

How to apply

Applicants should submit a current resume/CV outlining their relevant qualifications and employment history, together with details of relevant commercial kitchen experience.

Applications should be emailed to: [email protected]

Please include “Chef / Cook Application – Lemoncello's Cairns” in the subject line.

Applications should include the applicant's contact details and details of relevant employment experience and qualifications.

Only applicants who meet the requirements of the relevant position will be considered.

Employer: PAPAGELOU, PAUL t/a Lemoncello's Cairns ABN 32 475 249 654 Cairns, Queensland 4870