Mia Zoi Deli
Hospitality
• Date Listed: 21.11.2021
• Location: 189 Rouse Street, Port Melbourne VIC, Australia
• Salary: Not specified
• Industry: Hospitality
• Position: Cook
• Work Type: Full Time Work
We are looking for someone with Mediterranean cooking experience, who is hard-working, organised, creative and passionate about food.
We are looking for someone with Mediterranean cooking experience, who is hard-working, organised, creative and passionate about food.
In the preopening stages of the new café launch, you will be the only chef/cook and you need to be organised and efficient. You should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be a team player, punctual and be able to work unsupervised. You will also be able to work a flexible schedule including mornings, days, evenings, weekends and public holidays.
The successful applicant:
• Must be enthusiastic about cooking and have experience cooking authentic Mediterranean food.
• Will have great food preparation, cooking, plating & presentation skills.
• Will have a good knowledge of food-display cabinet presentation skills.
• Be creative in developing a seasonally changing menu in keeping with the café concept and the target customers.
• Will assist with stock control and ordering to ensure par levels are appropriate & consistent.
• Will action any required kitchen maintenance and cleaning tasks.
• Will have high-quality standards and be able to work in a team environment. This is a hands-on role.
• Should be able to manage daily production planning & kitchen operations.
• Should have a working understanding of recipe costing and portion control. Food costs will be a component of your KPI’s.
• Must maintain a safe and hygienic working environment, including proper storage of food, equipment, utensils and equipment.
• Must follow food safety requirements and practice safe food handling.
• Must be professionally presented and have good personal hygiene standards.
• Must maintain great food quality at all times - authentic food is a must.
Applicants must possess:
• Minimum 4 years previous relevant experience
• Cert III or similar qualification
• An ability to work unsupervised and be a well organised and diligent person
• Be proactive, energetic and shares a passion for the hospitality industry, great food and presentation of food
• Possess effective communication skills (fluent written & verbal English is essential) - a team player in a small team
The role offers a generous hourly wage with approximately 38 hours per week. Please submit your resume & cover letter directly to: info@futurefood.com.au
The application form will include these questions:
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• Which culinary qualifications have you obtained?
Job benefits and perks
A competitive hourly wage plus superannuation
Local owners
Exciting and varied position
Great work/life balance
Family orientated business
No crazy hours or expectations within the role
Fantastic team
The application form will include these questions:
• Do you have experience with menu planning & costing?
• What's your expected annual base salary/wage?
• How many years of experience do you have as a chef/chef de cuisine?
• Do you have experience training & managing kitchen staff?
• Do you have experience costing dishes and /or running a small café kitchen?