WHO WE ARE:
Uptown Vibes is a fun, modern café, bar, and bistro offering a unique dining experience in the heart of Braddon. We are looking for a responsible night time cook confident in working independently and taking the lead in the kitchen. The cook will work closely with the owners to bring this establishment to new heights.
As the cook, your main responsibilities will include the following:

• Working throughout the kitchen sections such as Grill, Pans and Combi Oven
• Producing high-quality food and presentation with a la carte dishes
• Monitoring the quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation
• Ensure meals are produced on time and sufficient quantities are available for service

· Maintain food safety and sanitation standards in accordance with health regulations

• Paying close attention to presentation, garnishing dishes with precision and creativity to enhance visual appeal
• Taking feedback from regular and new patrons about food taste, expectations and further improvements etc
• Working with management about improvement of efficiency
• Managing storage and food preservation to reduce wastage
• Leading the collaboration with the kitchen team and fostering a positive and productive work environment

· Conducting stocktake and checking the quality of deliveries

• Work closely with management to meet KPIs and targets
• Annual menu review with management

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Relevant qualifications in the industry such as Certificate IV in commercial cookery or similar
• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience working as an independent cook in a similar fast-paced environment
• Excellent time management and multitasking abilities
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality
• Must be able to work well independently in the kitchen and produce consistently high-quality meals under pressure
• Passionate about creating delicious, innovative dishes (experience with Café meals and Australian comfort food such as pasta & pizza is highly desirable)
• Adherence to procedures and recipes
• Have working rights in Australia

Here are the perks:

• Competitive Salary
• FREE Staff meal for every shift
• Christmas bonus
• Stepping stone for career growth

Job Type: Part-time hours, Casual
Pay: $30,000 – $35,000 per annum, negotiable based on experience
Job Types: Part-time, Casual
Pay: $30,000.00 – $35,000.00 per year
Benefits:

• Free drinks
• Free food

Physical Setting:

• Bar
• Bistro
• Restaurant

Shift:

• Evening shift
• Rotating roster
• Shift work

Work Days:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Cooking: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Preferred)

Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 15/12/2024
Expected Start Date: 06/12/2024