Cook

About Us:

Baltic Curry House is a popular restaurant in VICTORIA specialising in high-quality cuisine with a focus on flavour, presentation, and customer satisfaction. We pride ourselves on a collaborative kitchen environment and delivering excellent dining experiences.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Cook to join our kitchen team. The successful candidate will prepare and cook a range of dishes, ensure food quality and safety, assist with kitchen procedures, and support kitchen operations under the direction of the Head Chef.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspecting ingredients to ensure they meet quality standards before preparation.
• Managing and regulating oven, grill, and other cooking equipment temperatures to ensure safe and accurate cooking.
• Preparing and cooking meals according to menu specifications and recipe standards.
• Adding seasonings and flavourings at appropriate stages during cooking to achieve desired taste.
• Plating and portioning food, applying sauces, garnishes, and ensuring presentation quality prior to service.
• Storing prepared food and ingredients in appropriate temperature-controlled storage to maintain freshness and compliance with safety standards.
• Preparing meals in accordance with special dietary requirements, allergies, or nutritional needs as requested.
• Participating in menu planning and estimating food supply requirements when requested.
• Supporting and training kitchen team members and apprentices as required.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working as a Cook or in a similar kitchen role.
• Knowledge of food preparation practices, safe food handling, and kitchen equipment operation.
• Understanding of portion control, food presentation, and seasoning principles.
• Ability to manage time effectively in a busy kitchen environment.
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent qualification highly desirable.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience.

You must be an Australia citizen or permanent resident to apply.