Posted 28d ago

COOK

EQ BAKEHOUSE CIVIC PTY LTD Canberra ACT 2600

Permanent Full time
Base pay Above avg.
$76,000 - $80,000

Key points we found

  • Assist head chef in planning menus and managing food supplies.
  • Prepare and cook a variety of dishes according to orders.
  • Maintain high standards of hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.

1.Assist head chef in Planning menus, estimating food and labour costs, ordering food supplies and regularly check stock levels of vegetables and meat to be ready for rush periods and make checks of stock for daily ordering.

2.Responsible for preparing, cooking, seasoning & portioning a variety of dishes from the restaurant’s menu as ordered by dine-in and take away customers.

3.Prepare ingredients to cook when customer's orders are placed, weighing and/or measuring quantities accurately and consistently.

4.Demonstrate proficiency in fundamental cooking techniques such as chopping, sautéing, boiling, baking, and grilling.

5.Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.

Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve food to waiters or patrons.

6.Implement portion control to minimize food waste during preparation and service.

7.Regularly assess food waste levels and identify areas for improvement in food handling.

8.Use leftover ingredients creatively in new dishes or specials to reduce food wastage.

9.Help maintain the kitchen to a high standard in accordance with our Food Safety Control plan to ensure we have a hygienic and safe work area, by assisting with record keeping, cleaning and maintenance check lists.

10. Responsible to ensure that all crockery and equipment is cleaned and stored appropriately, and that the overall cleaning of the kitchen area is carried out effectively

11. Keep high standards of personal hygiene and follow proper hand-washing techniques.

Essential requirement:

1.Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or related field

2.At least one year of relevant experience in commercial kitchen

3.Understanding of food safety standards, proper food storage, and maintaining a clean work environment to prevent contamination

4.Ability to follow recipes accurately to ensure consistency in taste and presentation

5.Familiarity with various ingredients, their uses, and proper storage methods

6.Ability to handle knives safely and efficiently for cutting, slicing, dicing, and other preparation tasks

7.Ability to clearly communicate with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations

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Skills
ATTENTION TO DETAIL
COOKING TECHNIQUES
food safety standards
Food Storage
Food Waste Management
Kitchen Hygiene
KNIFE HANDLING
recipe following
TEAMWORK
TIME MANAGEMENT

Licenses & certifications
Certificate III in commercial cookery

More details
Expiring date
22 Apr 2026
Date posted
23 Mar 2026
Category
Hospo, Tourism & Food Services
Occupation
Food Preparation & Cooking
Contract type
Permanent
Work type
Full time
Job mode
Onsite / Standard business hours
Industry
Accommodation and Food Services
Sector
Privately held company
Desired education level
Vocational or certificate
Company size
1 to 10

EQ BAKEHOUSE CIVIC PTY LTD

1 to 10
Company size
Pay insights
Market average based on all Cook jobs in Canberra ACT
Above avg. range
$76k - $80k
Market average
$57k
$50k - $52k
11 jobs
$52k - $54k
1 jobs
$54k - $57k
11 jobs
$57k - $59k
8 jobs
$59k - $61k
37 jobs
$57k
Market average
$50k
$80k
This job pays above average

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