Full Time Cook

Perks & Benefits

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.

How to apply:

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

Please send your CV to info@businessnest.com.au. Please include the job role title in your email.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Skill & Experience

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.