Kitchen Team Member - Lead Cook

Overview

We are located in the CBD with easy access to public transport.

A Lead Cook is responsible for the preparation and cooking of our extensive menu.

Depending on experience you will work across a number of stations as part of the kitchen team, including cold larder, hot kitchen and pass.

Requirements

Ideally you will have commercial cookery qualifications and experience working in a kitchen and enjoy working in a busy environment.

We are looking for people with a warm and friendly personality who can communicate well and take initiative.

You will enjoy working in a team and be guest focused.

You will appreciate the fact we work as a network of cafes that must offer consistency and high quality across the board.

We are looking for full-time applicants with full availability, and a minimum of 1 year experience in a similar role.

Duties

Inspects food for quality control

Monitors temperatures of cooking equipment like ovens, grills, etc.

Prepares food for cooking and cooks food

Seasons food appropriately during cooking

Portions food into correct serving sizes, plates it, adds gravies or sauces and garnishes

Stores food in the appropriate temperature controlled facilities

May plan menus and estimate food requirements for orders and inventory

May prepare food for special dietary requirements

May train kitchen staff and apprentices

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