Cook

SM Rana Pty Ltd, trading as Coffiction, operates a café and casual dining venue in Kallangur, Queensland, offering a range of breakfast, brunch and lunch meals. The menu includes cooked breakfast dishes, eggs Benedict, burgers, sandwiches, croissants, salads and other café-style meals. The business focuses on freshly prepared food, consistent cooking standards, quality presentation and efficient kitchen service.

About the Role

Coffiction is seeking an experienced Cook to join its kitchen team. The successful candidate will prepare, season and cook a variety of breakfast, brunch and lunch menu items in accordance with established recipes and kitchen procedures. The role involves maintaining consistent food quality, portioning and presentation while ensuring timely preparation of customer orders and compliance with food safety standards.

Location: Shop 15/1477 Anzac Avenue, Kallangur QLD 4503

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $75,000 to $85,000 per annum plus Superannuation

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a range of breakfast, brunch and lunch menu items, including egg dishes, burgers, sandwiches and other café-style meals in accordance with established recipes.
• Examine ingredients and food products to ensure freshness, quality and suitability before preparation and cooking.
• Prepare ingredients through washing, cutting, mixing, marinating and portioning as required for daily food service.
• Operate and regulate temperatures of grills, ovens, stovetops and other commercial cooking equipment to ensure food is cooked correctly.
• Season food during preparation and cooking to maintain consistent flavour, texture and quality.
• Monitor cooking times and processes to ensure meals are properly cooked and prepared within required service periods.
• Portion, assemble and present cooked dishes with appropriate sauces, garnishes and accompaniments according to established café standards.
• Prepare and adapt menu items to accommodate dietary requirements and reasonable customer requests where appropriate.
• Monitor ingredient quantities and assist with estimating food preparation requirements based on anticipated customer orders.
• Store ingredients and prepared food in appropriate temperature-controlled facilities, following food rotation and safe storage procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of food preparation areas, cooking equipment and kitchen workstations.
• Work collaboratively with kitchen and front-of-house staff to support efficient meal preparation and service while following food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety procedures.

Candidate Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Commercial Cookery, such as Certificate III or Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Minimum 1–2 years of relevant experience as a Cook in a commercial kitchen or comparable food service environment.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and cooking breakfast, brunch and lunch dishes in a café or restaurant environment.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, seasoning, cooking techniques and portion control.
• Ability to operate grills, ovens, stovetops and other commercial kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Understanding of food quality standards, temperature control and safe food storage procedures.
• Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Ability to maintain consistent food quality, flavour and presentation during busy service periods.
• Good organisational, communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while following established recipes and kitchen procedures.
• Only candidates currently residing in Australia will be shortlisted.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume outlining your relevant qualifications, cooking experience and suitability for the position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.