Cook

Café Strada, located in stunning central Cairns, is a fabulous Breakfast, Lunch and special functions café business looking for our next cook to join the team full-time. If you’re passionate about food and hygiene with a strong work ethic do not hesitate to apply now! Key Responsibilities:-Examining food productions to ensure the high standard of quality is continuing to be met. -Ensuring that equipment such as ovens, grills and other cooking equipment is regulated at correct temperatures. -Consistently preparing, cooking and seasoning food to ensure the same end product/dish every time in accordance with any special dietary requirements. -Guaranteeing presentation of food is up to cafe standards including portioning food, placing on plates, adding gravies, sauces, and garnishes.-Keeping up the health and hygiene standards, making certain food is being stored in correct temperature-controlled facilities.-Potentially plan menus and estimate any food requirements for the café. -Support the kitchen team with effective time management to ensure timely meal preparation.Requirements: -AQF Certificate III including 2 years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV-Minimum of 3 years proven work experience in a similar role -Understands the importance of safe working conditions, food storage and correct food handling techniques. -Ability to follow instructions, with recipes, measure, assemble ingredients and manage dietary requirements.-Collaboration skills to excel in a fast-paced kitchen environment, working alongside a team to meet production targets.-Up-to-date culinary skills/trends and kitchen processes. Apply right away to join the Café Strada family and contribute to giving our people amazing experiences every day! To be considered, send us your cover letter and resume.