Cook

Cook:

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare, season and cook a variety of menu items according to established recipes and preparation standards.
• Prepare and cook beef burger patties, grilled chicken, southern fried chicken, pulled pork, sausages, hot dogs and other protein items.
• Prepare burgers, hot dogs, wraps, snack packs, loaded chips and other menu items.
• Prepare fried chicken wings and tenders and ensure correct cooking times and temperatures.
• Prepare vegetables, salad ingredients, coleslaw, garnishes, sauces and other accompaniments for service.
• Operate grills, fryers, hotplates and other commercial cooking equipment safely and efficiently.
• Regulate and monitor cooking temperatures to ensure food is cooked safely and consistently.
• Check food and ingredients for freshness, quality and suitability before preparation.
• Monitor food throughout the cooking process to maintain consistent flavour, texture and presentation.
• Portion and assemble meals according to restaurant standards.
• Prepare meals taking account of special dietary requirements where applicable.
• Store food and ingredients appropriately, including in temperature-controlled storage.
• Follow appropriate stock rotation, food-storage and food-handling procedures.
• Assist with estimating daily ingredient requirements and monitoring stock levels.
• Minimise food waste and maintain appropriate portion control.
• Maintain a clean, organised and hygienic kitchen and preparation area.
• Comply with food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Work collaboratively with kitchen and front-of-house staff to ensure efficient service.
• Assist with training or guiding junior kitchen staff where required.

Skills and Experience:

The successful candidate should have:

• Minimum 1 year experience working as a Cook in a restaurant, takeaway or similar commercial kitchen.
• Experience preparing burgers, grilled meats, fried chicken or similar high-volume menu items.
• Experience using commercial grills, fryers and hotplates.
• Good knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques.
• Sound understanding of food safety, hygiene and safe food-storage procedures.
• Ability to maintain consistent portion sizes, food quality and presentation.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced and high-volume kitchen environment.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a kitchen team.
• Reliability, punctuality and attention to detail.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends and public holidays as required.