Cook

Hiring! DS & PS Pty Ltd T/A Queen Margherita, located in Bentleigh East, is an established Italian restaurant offering a diverse menu including traditional and gourmet pizzas, pasta, risotto, starters and main meals. As part of our ongoing operations, we are seeking a skilled and experienced Cook to join our kitchen team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of menu items, ensuring consistency in food quality and presentation, maintaining food safety and hygiene standards, and supporting the efficient day-to-day operation of the kitchen. • Position: Cook • Salary: $80,000 plus Superannuation • Job Type: Permanent, Full Time, must be available to work on weekends and public holidays. Primary Responsibilities: • At the beginning of each shift, inspect all ingredients to ensure they are fresh and of high quality. • Discard any substandard food items and log details for reordering. • Complete daily preparation tasks to ensure there are enough for the upcoming serving period. • Prepare meals for all courses. • Cook menu items according to recipes and procedures, adding the right seasonings before, during, and after cooking. • Determine the correct cooking times and temperatures, adjusting ovens and grills to ensure food is cooked perfectly. • Prepare and serve meals according to dietary requirements, making ingredient substitutions as needed. • Serve menu items in standard portions, ensuring an attractive presentation with garnishes and condiments. • Follow health, safety, and food-handling regulations. Key Skills and Attributes: • Relevant qualifications with at least 1 year of professional working experience as a Cook. • Holds a trade qualification of Certificate III in Cookery or higher. • Ability to focus on a pressured environment and manage the team effectively. • Full working rights within Australia are mandatory. Interested? Ensure your application includes an updated CV. Incomplete application will not be considered. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.