Cook

Star S Holdings Australia Pty Ltd, trading as The Foodies Restaurant Hampton Park, operates a Sri Lankan restaurant in Hampton Park, Victoria. The restaurant offers a diverse menu featuring traditional Sri Lankan dishes including rice and curry, kottu, string hoppers, rotty, fried rice and a range of meat, seafood and vegetarian dishes, together with other café-style meals. The business focuses on consistent food quality, authentic flavours and efficient service within a busy hospitality environment.

About the Role

The Foodies Restaurant Hampton Park is seeking an experienced Cook to join its kitchen team. The successful candidate will prepare and cook a range of Sri Lankan and other menu items in accordance with established recipes and kitchen procedures while maintaining consistent standards of food quality, flavour, portioning and presentation.

Location:

Shopping Centre, Shop 4/4 Somerville Road, Hampton Park VIC 3976

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$75,000 to $85,000 per annum plus Superannuation

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a range of Sri Lankan and other menu items in accordance with established recipes and kitchen procedures
• Prepare curries, rice dishes, kottu, rotty, string hoppers, meat, seafood and vegetarian dishes as required for daily service
• Inspect ingredients and food products to ensure freshness and appropriate quality
• Regulate temperatures of ovens, grills, stovetops and other commercial cooking equipment
• Season food during preparation and cooking to maintain consistent flavour and quality
• Portion and present meals in accordance with established restaurant standards
• Prepare food to accommodate dietary requirements and reasonable customer requests where required
• Monitor ingredient usage and assist with estimating food requirements for daily service
• Store, handle and rotate ingredients and prepared food appropriately, including within temperature-controlled storage areas
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of kitchen workstations, cooking equipment and food storage areas
• Work collaboratively with chefs and other kitchen staff to support efficient service
• Follow food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety procedures at all times

Candidate Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Commercial Cookery (Certificate III or above) or a related discipline
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience as a Cook in a commercial kitchen
• Experience preparing Sri Lankan or South Asian cuisine will be highly regarded
• Strong knowledge of food preparation and commercial cooking techniques
• Ability to maintain consistent food quality, flavour, portioning and presentation
• Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and safe food-handling practices
• Strong teamwork, communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced restaurant environment
• Only candidates currently residing in Australia will be shortlisted

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