A La Carte Cook / Chef

From a recruiter's point of view, this Port Hedland brief is refreshingly clear. A tourist park that is growing its trade is hiring a cook or chef with real kitchen mileage, and the three traits it names are reliability, hard work and passion for good food.

Hours are full-time, 5 or 6 days per week by agreement. Nobody commutes in and out on a FIFO swing here, because the person hired settles in town. Expect a pre-employment medical with drug and alcohol testing, and note that sponsorship opportunities may be available for the right candidate.

To stand out, mirror the listed duties with examples of consistent plating, stock rotation and waste control from past kitchens, and keep certificates to hand.

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• Prepare ingredients and cook dishes to a consistently high standard
• Watch portion sizes on every plate
• Present each dish with the same care and quality
• Observe hygiene, cleaning and food safety procedures
• Take part in ordering, stock control and stock rotation
• Leave benches, equipment and storage clean, safe and organised
• Limit food waste wherever possible
• Help the kitchen operate efficiently as one of a busy team
• Step in on food preparation and service as the shift demands

• Background as a cook or chef in previous roles
• Good understanding of the way kitchens operate and of food safety
• Skill in preparing high-quality meals with consistency
• A reliable worker who copes well under pressure
• Good communication paired with good teamwork skills
• Strong work ethic and a positive attitude
• Open to living and working locally; a pre-employment medical, including a drug and alcohol test, is part of the process
• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery preferred, with relevant experience that may be considered instead of formal qualifications, and a Food Safety Certificate preferred