ISHITA ENTERPRISES PTY LTD T/A Populus Café is hiring a Full time Cook role in Berwick, VIC. Apply now to be part of our team.

Requirements for this role:

• Flexible hours available
• 1 year of relevant work experience required for this role
• Working rights required for this role
• Expected salary: $80,000 per year
• This is an immediate start position

Hiring!  

Populus Café, located in the heart of Berwick, Victoria, is a highly regarded and contemporary café renowned for its specialty coffee, creative all-day brunch menu, and exceptional dining experience. Popular among locals and visitors alike, the café offers a diverse selection of modern Australian breakfast and lunch dishes, fresh seasonal ingredients, and premium beverages in a vibrant and welcoming setting. With a strong reputation for quality, consistency, and customer service, Populus Café continues to attract a loyal customer base and maintain a busy daily trade. The café is currently seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Cook to join its dedicated kitchen team and assist in preparing high-quality meals, maintaining food safety standards, and supporting the smooth operation of the kitchen while contributing to the café’s ongoing success and reputation for culinary excellence.

• Position: Cook

• Salary: $80,000 plus Superannuation

• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time, must be available to work on weekends and public holidays.

Primary Responsibilities:

• At the beginning of each shift, inspect all ingredients to ensure they are fresh and of high quality.

• Discard any substandard food items and log details for reordering.

• Complete daily preparation tasks to ensure there are enough for the upcoming serving period.

• Prepare meals for all courses.

• Cook menu items according to recipes and procedures, adding the right seasonings before, during, and after cooking.

• Determine the correct cooking times and temperatures, adjusting ovens and grills to ensure food is cooked perfectly.

• Prepare and serve meals according to dietary requirements, making ingredient substitutions as needed.

• Serve menu items in standard portions, ensuring an attractive presentation with garnishes and condiments.

• Follow health, safety, and food-handling regulations.

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Relevant qualifications with at least 1-year professional working experience as a Cook.

• Holds a trade qualification of Certificate III in Cookery or higher.

• Ability to focus in pressured environment and manage the team effectively.

• Full working rights within Australia are mandatory.

 

Interested?

Ensure your application includes an updated CV. Incomplete application will not be considered. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.