Cook - Indian & Western Cuisine

Position: Cook

Business: Country Gardens Motel

Location: 13 John Street, Coonabarabran, New South Wales, 2357

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000

Hours: 38 hours per week – Full Time

DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS:

Our business is Country Gardens Motel serving Indian Cuisine and Western Cuisine. We need Cook to perform the following duties:

Job Description

• Preparing, cooking, and presenting dishes for a full-service restaurant in accordance with established recipes and service standards
• Monitoring food quality, portion control, and presentation during all stages of preparation and service
• Maintaining consistency in portion control and presentation
• Operating and regulating kitchen equipment, including ovens and grills, to ensure correct cooking temperatures
• Seasoning, plating, and finishing dishes with appropriate sauces, garnishes, and accompaniments
• Preparing meals to meet special dietary requirements and customer requests
• Managing storage, rotation, and labelling of food items
• Ensuring safe storage of food in temperature-controlled facilities in line with food safety requirements
• Monitoring stock levels and minimising food wastage
• Assisting with menu planning, food preparation levels, and service coordination
• Supporting and guiding junior kitchen staff during service periods

Skills Required:

Qualification: Cert III + two years of on the job training or Cert IV or Diploma

Experience: 3 years of experience

Specialisation: Indian Cuisine

Other Skills

• Commercial Cooking Skills
• Menu Execution & Plating
• Food Safety & Hygiene
• Equipment Operation