Kitchen Hand/Cook

The Old Grain Store

Located in the middle of Bairnsdale, our spacious café restaurant seats up to 120 guests comfortably. The building was refurbished from the towns original Grain Store into a restaurant approx. 7 years ago and has managed to keep its rustic charm.

About the role

The Old Grain Store is searching for an enthusiastic Kitchen Hand and/or qualified or suitably experienced chef to join our kitchen team. Duties and responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Delivering consistent quality meals to our valued guests
• Work at a fast pace during peak times
• Demonstrating good communication skills
• Assist with food preparation, as requested by the Head Chef
• Washing, stacking and drying dishes and utensils, and ensuring bench tops are clean and sanitary
• Assist with pack-down and end of shift cleaning tasks as directed by the Head Chef

Our Ideal Applicant (preferred but not required:

• Provides consistent quality food from our current menu
• Has good communication and problem-solving skills
• Can demonstrate experience in food preparation and presentation
• Can work independently where needed, as well as enjoy working as part of our team
• Is enthusiastic about supporting and complementing our Head Chef in all professional aspects

Employee Benefits

• Permanent hours – 30+ hours per week; full time hours for the right candidate.
• Get qualified while you work – Apprenticeship options available for the right candidate
• Employee discount – generous discounts on functions, food, and drinks

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Casual

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Referral program

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bairnsdale VIC 3875: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Kitchen: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person