Cook

About Us

Dose Tropical Coffee Co. is an Australian hospitality business operating in Townsville and Garbutt, Queensland, specialising in coffee, breakfast, lunch, and café-style food. The business provides a welcoming and casual dining environment, with a focus on quality coffee, freshly prepared food, and friendly customer service. Its locations include Walker Street and Bayswater Road in the Townsville area.

The business caters to a diverse customer base, including local residents, workers, tourists, and visitors seeking quality food and beverages in a convenient and welcoming setting. Our menu features a diverse selection of freshly prepared dishes, with a particular focus on traditional Asian cuisine alongside other popular café offerings. We strive to accommodate a range of customer preferences and dietary requirements wherever reasonably practicable. Due to our rapid expansion over the years, Dose Tropical Coffee Co is looking for a qualified and experienced Cook to join our business located in Garbutt, QLD 4814, who will perform the following duties and responsibilities:

• Undertake menu planning in consultation with Head Chef
• Oversee and participate in the preparation and cooking and serving of entree, main meals, desert etc in accordance with specified menus.
• Determine quantities to be cooked and size of portions to be served, taking into account dietary requirement (medical, ethnic, personal needs) of the customers.
• Check quantity and stock received and notify suppliers of deficiencies.
• Oversee washing and cleaning of floors, crockery, utensils, work surfaces and other kitchen's equipment to ensure that the necessary hygiene and health and safety standards are maintained in the kitchen and dining rooms as appropriate.
• Ensure that the appropriate clothing, including head wear, is worn at all times in accordance with the Council guidelines
• Co-operate fully with the statutory inspections and implement recommendation as appropriate.
• Act as supervisor to the kitchen staff on shift
• Deputise for the Head Chef during his/or absence
• Perform other duties and/or responsibilities of Cook as required from time to time

Personal Requirements

• Can work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Has at least a Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery and 12 months of relevant work experience as a Chef
• Can work unsupervised
• Ability to take direction
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Has passion for great food and enjoys cooking mouth-watering dishes

To be successful in this role you will need to have relevant qualification and experience. You must have pride and passion towards every aspect of the business.

In return, you will be provided with exciting opportunities, incentives and you with exciting career opportunities as well as on the job training and a strong team environment.

Salary: $80,000pa + superannuation

Working hours: approx 38 hours per week

Location: Garbutt, QLD 4814