Job Description

Queenscliff Bowling Bowling and Tennis & Croquet Club is seeking a qualified and experienced Cook to join our team on a full-time basis. We are a growing business with exciting future plans and are looking for someone passionate, motivated, and committed to high culinary standards.

Key Responsibilities

The Cook will play a central role in kitchen operations, ensuring efficient workflow, quality control, and exceptional food preparation. Duties include:

• Examine food ingredients and foodstuffsto ensure freshness, quality, and compliance with food safety standards.
• Regulate and monitor temperatures of ovens, grills, fryers, and other cooking equipment to ensure correct cooking conditions.
• Prepare, cook, and present food itemsaccording to menu specifications and customer orders.
• Season and adjust food during cooking to achieve required taste, texture, and presentation standards.
• Portion and plate meals, adding sauces, gravies, and garnishes to maintain consistency and visual appeal.
• Store food items correctly in temperature-controlled environments to maintain freshness and prevent contamination.
• Prepare meals for customers with special dietary needs, including allergies, intolerances, and cultural or medical requirements.
• Plan menus and estimate food and supply requirements, considering cost, availability, and expected customer demand (if required by the business).
• Train, supervise, and guide kitchen staff and apprentices in food preparation, cooking methods, hygiene, and kitchen safety (where applicable).

Skill & Experience

• Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery/Kitchen Management or equivalent trade qualification.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Cook or in a similar role.
• Strong culinary skills and passion for food.
• Ability to work under pressure calmly and professionally.
• Excellent knowledge of kitchen hygiene and safety standards.
• Reliable, punctual, honest, and self-motivated.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team.
• Ability to multitask and maintain high standards during busy service.
• Available to work weekdays and weekends as rostered.
• Must be able to commute or relocate to Belmont, VIC prior to starting.