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COOK

Kogan People Solutions - recruiters St Kilda VIC 3182

Permanent Full time
Base pay Above avg.
$75,000 - $80,000

Key points we found

  • Full-time Cook position in a busy Indian/Pakistani restaurant.
  • Responsible for meal preparation, quality control, and compliance with food safety protocols.
  • Training kitchen staff and ensuring high standards of food presentation.

Cook – St Kilda VIC

Kogan People Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a bustling Indian/ Pakistani restaurant in St Kilda. This is a full-time, ongoing role for a skilled Cook ready to contribute to a diverse and busy kitchen environment. .

The menu is extensive and well known for Lahori- style cooking, and delicious curries.

  1. Location: St Kilda, VIC
  2. Salary: Negotiable in the range $75,000 to $80,000 plus superannuation per annum

Responsibilities of their new Cook will include:

  1. High standard meals preparation and quality control (checks of raw materials, temperature controls).
  2. Ensure compliance of the HACCP system regarding food handling procedures by strictly adhering to food safety logs, temperature checks, and hygiene protocols.
  3. Portion and plate foods in accord with company policy and procedures.
  4. Hygienic food storage in refrigerators.
  5. Training of kitchen staff and apprentices as required.

About you:

  1. You have a passion for cooking – you want to produce the finest.
  2. You have a well organised working style – able to cheerfully meet demanding work requirements.
  3. You can work independently, and as part of a team, and have an excellent communication style.
  4. You have a passion for the hospitality industry and are up to date on techniques and food trends.
  5. You have an unwavering commitment to flavour and presentation of the highest quality.

To be successfully considered for the role you:

  1. Possess relevant Certificate IV or agreed substitute.
  2. Have at least 3 or more, years of relevant work experience since earning your qualifications.
  3. Are available across the working week.
  4. Offer proven ability to prioritise, set goals and have the determination to achieve them.
  5. Possess a thorough understanding of food safety and HACCP.
  6. Have experience working in similar cuisines and similar environments.
  7. An understanding of Halal food processing would be advantageous.

You must have unrestricted full time Australian working rights to be considered.

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Skills
COOKING TECHNIQUES
FOOD PREPARATION
FOOD PRESENTATION
FOOD SAFETY
Food Storage
Food trends knowledge
HACCP
Halal Food Processing
ORGANISATION SKILLS
TEAMWORK

Licenses & certifications
Certificate IV in commercial cookery

More details
Expiring date
6 May 2026
Date posted
30 Apr 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
Work Authorisation
Australian citizen / Permanent resident

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