Cook

Blended Cafe, North Adelaide 5006

Salary : $ 80,000 – 85,000 per year + superannuation | Full-time, Permanent

About us

Blended Cafe, operated by V&C Brewing Pty Ltd, is a full-service dine-in café at North Adelaide, with a second café in Adelaide CBD. Our kitchen prepares a breakfast and brunch menu from raw ingredients, cooked to order and plated, with new dishes introduced weekly. We are seeking an experienced Cook to join our North Adelaide kitchen on a full-time basis.

Key duties

• Prepare, season and cook breakfast and brunch dishes to order, including eggs, French toast, bacon, roasted and grilled proteins and slow-braised meats
• Prepare house-made components, including sauces, aiolis, relishes, compotes, coulis, hummus and pickled vegetables
• Plan and develop the weekly rotating menu, estimate food requirements and food costs
• Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements, including gluten-free options
• Examine foodstuffs on receipt and during preparation to ensure quality and freshness
• Regulate the temperatures of cooktops, grills, fryers and other cooking equipment
• Portion, plate and garnish dishes to presentation standards
• Store food in temperature-controlled facilities and maintain food safety records
• Clean and maintain the kitchen, equipment and work areas in line with food safety standards
• Train and supervise kitchen staff

Skills and experience

• Minimum Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent relevant qualification.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience working as a Cook in a commercial kitchen environment.
• Sound knowledge of food safety, HACCP principles and allergen management
• Ability to work efficiently during busy service periods
• Good communication skills and a strong team approach
• Available to work a roster that includes Saturdays

What we offer

• Full-time position, 38 hours per week
• Salary: $80,000 – $85,000 per annum plus superannuation
• Daytime hours with no late-night shifts

How to apply

Send your resume and a short cover letter to [email protected]

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.