Cook

Cook – Sushi Lovers Bundaberg

Employer: Shine Food Pty Ltd T/A Sushi Lovers Bundaberg

Location: Shop 9, 130A Takalvan Street, Kensington QLD 4670

Position: Cook

Employment Type: Full-time, 38 hours per week

Salary: AUD $80,000–$85,000 per annum + superannuation

About the Role

Sushi Lovers Bundaberg is seeking a qualified and experienced Cook to join our kitchen team on a full-time basis.

The successful applicant will be responsible for preparing, cooking and presenting a variety of Japanese-style dishes, including sushi, rice dishes and other hot meals, while maintaining consistent food quality, taste and presentation standards. The role also involves supporting efficient daily kitchen operations and ensuring compliance with food safety and hygiene requirements.

Key Responsibilities

·Prepare and cook a range of Japanese-style menu items, including sushi, rice dishes, noodle dishes, fried and grilled items, and other dishes offered by the restaurant.

·Select, inspect, prepare and portion seafood, meat, vegetables, rice and other ingredients to ensure freshness, quality and consistency.

·Monitor food quality throughout preparation and service, ensuring all dishes meet the restaurant's quality, taste and presentation standards.

·Coordinate daily food preparation and cooking activities to support efficient kitchen operations during peak service periods.

·Estimate food requirements, monitor stock levels, rotate ingredients and order food supplies as required while minimising wastage.

·Operate, clean and maintain commercial kitchen equipment, including rice cookers, stovetops, fryers and refrigeration equipment.

·Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, workplace health and safety, and appropriate food storage and temperature control procedures.

·Perform other duties within the scope of the position as reasonably directed by management.

Qualifications & Experience

·Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent qualification.

·Minimum 1 year of relevant full-time experience as a Cook in a commercial kitchen.

·Experience in preparing Japanese-style dishes, including sushi and other cooked menu items, is desirable.

·Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene and commercial kitchen operations.

·Ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment, including weekends.

·Strong attention to food quality, presentation and consistency.

How to Apply

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