Cook

At La Porchetta Mentone, we’re passionate about serving authentic, delicious Italian food in a friendly, family-style environment. Our kitchen team takes pride in preparing fresh, high-quality dishes that keep our customers coming back for more.

We’re now looking for a skilled and reliable Cook to join our kitchen team. If you love working with quality ingredients, have a strong attention to detail, and enjoy being part of a busy, supportive team, we’d love to hear from you!

About the Role

As a Cook at La Porchetta Mentone, you’ll be responsible for preparing, seasoning, and cooking a variety of dishes while maintaining high standards of food safety and quality. You’ll work closely with the kitchen team to ensure each meal is prepared efficiently, consistently, and to perfection.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on cooking and takes pride in their craft.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation & Cooking: Prepare, season, and cook food following La Porchetta’s recipes and quality standards.
• Food Safety & Cleanliness: Check the cleanliness of kitchen equipment and work areas before production to ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
• Ingredient Quality Control: Inspect the quality of raw materials and accurately weigh ingredients before use.
• Baking & Pastry Preparation:
  • Knead, mature, cut, mould, mix, and shape dough and pastry goods.
  • Prepare pastry fillings and monitor oven temperatures and baking times to achieve consistent results.
• Product Handling:
  • Coordinate forming, loading, baking, unloading, de-panning, and cooling of bread, rolls, and pastry products.
  • Glaze buns and pastries and decorate cakes with cream, icing, or other toppings as required.
• Equipment Operation: Operate machinery used for rolling, moulding, and cutting dough or biscuits.
• Cleaning & Maintenance: Empty, clean, and grease baking trays, tins, and other cooking equipment to maintain hygiene and efficiency.

About You

• Proven experience as a Cook or Baker in a restaurant, café, or catering environment
• Knowledge of baking, dough handling, and general kitchen operations
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills
• Commitment to hygiene, safety, and quality standards
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including evenings and weekends

What We Offer

• A friendly, supportive, and team-oriented work environment
• Opportunities for skill development and career growth within La Porchetta
• Competitive pay based on experience
• The chance to work with a respected and established restaurant brand

To Apply
If you’re a motivated and passionate Cook looking to join a great team, we’d love to hear from you!

Please email your resume and a short cover letter to:
[email protected]
Subject line: Cook Application – Mentone