Cook

Job Title: Cook / Kitchen All-Rounder (Full-Time)

Location: [Insert Location/Kiosk Name]

Hours: 38 hours per week (Reliable, consistent roster)

About Us

We are a bustling, small-scale kiosk dedicated to serving fresh, high-quality food to our local community. While our kitchen footprint is small, our ambitions are big. We are looking for a passionate, forward-thinking Cook who wants to do more than just follow a ticket line—we want someone to help us grow, innovate, and take our food offering to the next level.

The Role

As our sole or lead Cook, you will manage the daily operations of our kiosk kitchen. This role is a blend of culinary execution, creative freedom, and business growth. You will have a direct impact on our menu, our efficiency, and our customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Culinary Innovation: Introduce fresh ideas, seasonal specials, and creative menu items tailored for a fast-paced kiosk environment.
• Business Growth: Collaborate with ownership to streamline kitchen operations, improve margins, and elevate the overall food brand.
• Food Preparation & Service: Prep, cook, and present high-quality dishes consistently under fast-casual time constraints.
• Kitchen Management: Handle stock control, ordering, and minimize food wastage.
• Food Safety: Maintain immaculate hygiene and food safety standards (HACCP) across all prep and service areas.

What We Are Looking For

• The Creative Spark: Someone who stays ahead of food trends and can adapt big ideas into a compact, kiosk-friendly format.
• Experience: Proven experience as a Cook or Chef in a fast-paced café, kiosk, or restaurant environment.
• Commercial Mindset: An understanding of food costing, stock rotation, and how menu design impacts profitability.
• Autonomy: Highly organised, reliable, and comfortable running a small kitchen independently.
• Communication: A collaborative attitude and open communication style with management and front-of-house staff.

What We Offer

• True Creative Freedom: A rare opportunity to build, test, and launch your own menu ideas.
• Stable Hours: A consistent 38-hour roster with a healthy work-life balance (no late-night restaurant finishes).
• Growth Opportunities: As the business moves forward and expands, your role and rewards can grow with it.