Cook for SBC

Location: Alexandria, NSW, 2015
Full-Time: Immediate start
Job Title: Cook
Salary range: $76,600 - $78,000
Job Closure date: 30 days

About This Role:
Our client is a beloved artisan bakery renowned for its commitment to traditional baking techniques and high-quality, handcrafted products. With a passion for creating delicious, wholesome breads, pastries, and desserts, they take pride in using time-honored methods and premium ingredients to deliver exceptional baked goods to their community.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Commis Cook to join their dedicated kitchen team. In this role, you will provide essential support in the preparation and production of high-quality baked goods and kitchen items, while maintaining the highest standards of quality, consistency, and food safety. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, a keen willingness to learn, and a passion for the culinary arts.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Food Preparation & Kitchen Support:
· Assist in the preparation, measuring, and weighing of ingredients for breads, pastries, and other bakery items according to exact specifications.
· Perform basic food preparation tasks such as chopping, mixing, and shaping doughs under the guidance of senior kitchen staff.
· Support the monitoring of fermentation and proofing processes for optimal results.

Quality & Service Assistance:
· Help maintain consistent quality by following established recipes and procedures diligently.
· Assist with taste-testing preparations and ensure workstation is stocked and organized.
· Support the packaging and presentation of finished products as required.

Equipment & Workspace Maintenance:
· Conduct thorough cleaning and sanitizing of kitchen equipment, work areas, utensils, and baking trays to comply with health and safety regulations.
· Assist in the safe operation and basic maintenance of kitchen machinery and tools.
· Ensure proper storage of ingredients and adherence to stock rotation procedures.

Skills & Requirements:
· Proven 2 years’ full-time experience in related position, with a strong interest in baking/pastry. Bakery experience is highly advantageous.
· Relevant qualification in Commercial Cookery (Certificate III or above) is preferred.
· A foundational understanding of food preparation techniques and kitchen operations.
· Ability to work early mornings, weekends, and public holidays as required in a bakery environment.
· Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality food.
· Strong understanding of food safety standards (HACCP) and hygiene best practices.
· Physical stamina to stand for long periods and work in a fast-paced, hot environment.