Full Time Cook

Job Overview

Job Description

G & S Bakery Pty Ltd
(Trading as Pastacinno)

Shop 333 Level 1, 1 North Terrace, Bankstown NSW 2200

Full Time Cook
Salary: $80,000 a year plus superannuation

Duties and Responsibilities
• Inspect ingredients for freshness, quality and suitability before food preparation and cooking.
• Prepare, season and cook a variety of menu items, including pasta, sauces, all-day breakfast dishes, grilled meats, seafood, burgers and other café-style meals.
• Operate and regulate grills, ovens, stovetops, fryers and other kitchen equipment to ensure safe and consistent cooking.
• Prepare ingredients, sauces and accompaniments according to established recipes, portion sizes and kitchen standards.
• Portion, plate and garnish dishes to maintain consistent food quality, presentation and serving standards.
• Prepare meals to accommodate customer dietary requirements, allergies and special requests.
• Store ingredients and prepared food appropriately, maintaining correct temperatures, labelling and stock rotation procedures.
• Monitor ingredient availability and assist with stock replenishment to support daily kitchen operations.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across food preparation areas, cooking equipment and storage facilities in accordance with food safety and WHS requirements.
• Coordinate with other kitchen staff and front-of-house employees to ensure timely meal preparation during busy breakfast and lunch services.
• Minimise food wastage through proper ingredient handling, portion control and efficient preparation practices.
• Assist and guide junior kitchen staff in routine food preparation, cooking procedures and safe kitchen practices when required.

Qualification and Experience
• AQF Certificate III or higher in Commercial Cookery or a closely related field, or equivalent relevant industry experience.
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience as a Cook in a commercial kitchen, café or restaurant environment.
• Experience in preparing Italian-inspired pasta dishes, all-day breakfast meals, grilled meats, seafood and contemporary Australian café cuisine will be highly regarded.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and cook a variety of dishes efficiently in a busy commercial kitchen.
• Sound knowledge of cooking techniques, recipe preparation, portion control and safe operation of commercial kitchen equipment.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, allergen management and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Experience in proper food storage, stock rotation, ingredient handling and minimising food wastage.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining consistent food quality, taste and presentation during busy service periods.
• Good communication and teamwork skills to coordinate effectively with kitchen and front-of-house staff.
• Reliable, organised and capable of following established recipes, kitchen procedures and food quality standards.

How to apply:

Applications open on 10 November 2026 and close on 10 December 2026

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