Cook

The Client

Laneway Seven in Kewdale in WA is looking for an experienced Cook to join their team. Their in-house restaurant serves up modern Australia cuisine with international influence. They are always looking for new and creative ways to excite their customers in terms of food taste, quality and presentation.

The Role

This is for a full time role with an annual salary set at $79,500 plus superannuation.

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 cookery or hospitality and tourism
• Minimum 18 months of experience as a Cook in a commercial kitchen
• Must know how and have at least 18 months’ experience in commercial kitchen cookery
• Must know how and have at least 18 months’ experience in grilling over open fire
• At least 18 months’ experience operating and calibrating advanced commercial kitchen equipment, including programmable combi ovens, sous-vide immersion circulators, induction cooking systems, high-performance flat-top grills, blast chillers, vacuum sealing systems and digital temperature monitoring equipment
• At least 18 months’ experience applying precision cooking technologies, programmable temperature controls, automated cooking cycles and specialised food processing equipment
• At least 18 months’ experience developing emulsified sauces, reductions, marinades, dressings and complex flavour bases
• At least 18 months’ experience applying technical recipe standardisation, precision portioning, ingredient yield calculations, sensory evaluation and batch consistency controls
• Experience and knowledge in modern Australian cuisine is essential
• Must know how to prepare meals to dietary requirements
• Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and safe work practices in a commercial kitchen
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, including evenings, weekends and public holidays