Cook

Cook JOB TITLE: Cook JOB TYPE: Full-time, ongoing LOCATION: Kingscote SA SALARY: $70,000 - $80,000 MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES • Prepare and cook menu items for breakfast, lunch, dinner and in-room dining services in accordance with recipes and portion standards. • Prepare ingredients by washing, cutting, measuring, seasoning and undertaking other mise-en-place duties. • Operate ovens, grills, fryers, stovetops and other commercial kitchen equipment safely. • Check food quality, temperature and presentation before meals leave the kitchen. • Assist with receiving, storing and rotating food supplies and advise senior kitchen staff when stock requires replenishment. • Maintain clean and hygienic food-preparation, cooking and storage areas and follow food-safety procedures. • Coordinate with chefs, stewards and front-of-house staff to ensure orders are prepared accurately and promptly. • Assist with daily specials, function preparation and high-occupancy service periods as directed. • Clean equipment and work areas and report equipment faults or safety hazards. SKILLS & EXPERIENCE Qualifications: Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (SIT30821) or equivalent, or at least three years of relevant commercial cooking experience. Food-safety handler training (SITXFSA005/SITXFSA006) is required. Experience: Relevant commercial cooking experience in a hotel, restaurant or similar food-service environment. Skills: • Commercial cooking • Food preparation and safe equipment operation • Food-safety and hygiene • Time management during service • Consistency and teamwork