Cook Permanent Role $65-75K PA Cairns QLD POSITION: A fulltime position is available for a Cook in Cairns City, QLD 4870.
SKILLS: The role requires you to hold: at least a relevant AQF (or equivalent) Cert IV; and 12 months of relevant fulltime work experience; or 1.5 years of relevant part-time experience (at least 20 hours per week).
RESPONSIBILITIES: As the Cook, your primary responsibility will be to ensure that the restaurant consistently serves high-quality meals in a timely and efficient manner to its customers.
This will include assisting in the preparation and production of various food items following the chef's guidelines and instructions.
Your duties will include ensuring that all ingredients are fresh, properly prepared and that dishes are cooked and presented according to the restaurant's standards.
You will also help maintain kitchen cleanliness and adhere to food safety and hygiene regulations.
TASKS INCLUDE: Know the proper handling of food, equipment, and utensils.
Prepare food according to chefs' specifications and recipes.
Ensure attractive Display of food items, showpieces etc.
on display counters buffets.
Clean and maintain your working space, store, equipment, and utensils.
Check the sauces, meats, fish, vegetables, fruits, and all pre-cooked and raw items to ensure quality and prevent spoilage giving special attention to all meats and seafood items.
Check kitchen before service begins, ensuring everything neat and tidy.
Regulate temperatures of ovens grills and other cooking equipment.
Season food during cooking as well as marinating any meats overnight in preparation for the next day/shift.
Monitor sanitation practices and follow kitchen safety standards.
ADDITIONAL ATTRIBUTES: Work well in a team environment and communicate clearly with others.
Understanding of raw materials, quality control and relevant skills for the effective creation and distribution of food products.
Knowledge of food preparation regulations and standards.
SALARY: The salary offered will be $65,000 to $75,000 per annum based on experience.
TO APPLY: Applications in Word format should be forwarded to us by clicking the 'Apply' button below.