Cooks

The Client

Villa Romana in Cairns, QLD is looking for experienced Cooks to join their team. Their in-house restaurant serves up modern Italian and Mediterranean cuisine with Australian influence.

The Role

This is for a full time role with an annual salary set at $75,000 plus superannuation. The role is based in Cairns, QLD.

Duties will include:

• Prepare and cook meals following standard recipes, preparation methods, and kitchen procedures
• Present dishes attractively while maintaining consistency, taste, and portion standards
• Assist with food preparation and service activities under the direction of kitchen supervisors or chefs
• Monitor food quality and ensure meals are served at appropriate temperatures
• Follow daily menus, production schedules, and portion requirements during kitchen operations
• Check and record food temperatures to ensure compliance with food safety regulations
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of kitchen workstations, equipment, and preparation areas
• Support stock rotation, ingredient storage, and inventory handling procedures
• Operate kitchen appliances and cooking equipment safely and efficiently
• Communicate with kitchen staff and supervisors regarding food preparation and operational requirements
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and workplace health and safety standards
• Support kitchen operations during busy service periods while maintaining workflow efficiency

Requirements

• Relevant qualifications in commercial cookery
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a commercial Cook
• Must know how and have at least 2 years’ experience in commercial kitchen cookery
• At least 2 years’ experience in preparing pizza dough from scratch
• At least 2 years’ experience in preparing pastas and sauces from scratch
• Must have at least 2 years’ experience in grilling over open fire and grill
• Experience and knowledge in Italian and Mediterranean cuisine is essential
• Passion for great food and presentation
• Understanding of, and commitment to, food safety
• Experience in kitchen operations and in managing a team
• Experience in training kitchen staff
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Goods ordering and menu costing
• Stock control and wastage minimization