Full Time Cook

Job Overview

Job Description

Cook Full Time
Employer: The Trustee for De Silva and Subasinghe Family Trust T/A Myrtle by Dave
Location: 163 Timor Street, Warrnambool, VIC 3280
Salary: $72,000 - $80,000 plus superannuation

The successful applicant will prepare and cook meals to our recipes and quality standards while supporting efficient service in a busy kitchen.

Key responsibilities
• Check ingredients for freshness and quality before preparation.
• Prepare and cook menu items using the kitchen’s recipes and portion standards.
• Operate ovens, grills and other cooking equipment safely and control cooking temperatures.
• Prepare fresh sauces, marinades, fillings and accompaniments in accordance with established recipes.
• Monitor food quality, presentation and portion control to ensure high standards are consistently maintained.
• Season, portion and plate meals consistently for service.
• Prepare meals to meet customers’ dietary requirements when needed.
• Store ingredients and prepared food at appropriate temperatures, and rotate stock correctly.
• Keep work areas and equipment clean and comply with food safety and hygiene procedures.
• Coordinate preparation tasks with other kitchen staff during service.

Skills and experience
• A relevant commercial cookery qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum one year of practical experience preparing and cooking meals in a commercial kitchen.
• Sound knowledge of food safety, safe food storage and kitchen hygiene.
• Ability to maintain consistent food quality during busy service periods.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, including the ability to coordinate effectively with front-of-house staff to support accurate and efficient service.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise preparation and cooking tasks and manage multiple orders effectively in a fast-paced commercial kitchen.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of food quality and exceptional customer service.

Applications open on 28 September 2026 and close on 28 October 2026.