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Position Title: <\/span><\/b>Cook (Cook)
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Employment Type: <\/span><\/b>Full\-Time, Permanent
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Employer: <\/span><\/b>Yiani's Greek Restaurant
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Location: <\/span><\/b>Coolum Beach, QLD 4573
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Salary: <\/span><\/b>$70,000 \u2013 $80,000 per annum (dependent on\nexperience)
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About the Company<\/span><\/b>
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Yiani's Greek Restaurant is a\nhighly regarded dining destination located at Coolum Beach on Queensland's\nSunshine Coast. The restaurant has built a strong reputation for delivering\nauthentic Greek cuisine in a welcoming beachside setting, consistently earning\noutstanding guest reviews. Yiani's is committed to quality produce, traditional\nrecipes, and exceptional hospitality.
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About the Role<\/span><\/b>
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We are seeking an experienced\nCook to join our kitchen team and help deliver the high\-quality Greek cuisine\nour guests love. Reporting to the Head Chef, the successful candidate will be\nresponsible for preparing and cooking a broad range of authentic Greek dishes\nacross all sections of the kitchen. This is a hands\-on role requiring strong\nculinary technique, a passion for Mediterranean food, and the ability to\nperform consistently in a busy restaurant environment.
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Key Responsibilities<\/span><\/b>
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\u2022 <\/span><\/span>Prepare and cook a wide variety of authentic Greek\ndishes, including mezze, grilled meats, seafood, and traditional desserts
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\u2022 <\/span><\/span>Set up and maintain designated kitchen sections in\naccordance with service requirements
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\u2022 <\/span><\/span>Monitor food quality, presentation standards, and\nportion sizes to ensure consistency
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\u2022 <\/span><\/span>Follow and contribute to standard recipes, mise en\nplace procedures, and plating guidelines
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\u2022 <\/span><\/span>Manage food storage, labelling, and rotation to meet\nfood safety requirements
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\u2022 <\/span><\/span>Conduct regular checks on ingredient freshness and\nquality, reporting any concerns to the Head Chef
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\u2022 <\/span><\/span>Maintain a clean, organised, and safe workstation\nthroughout service
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\u2022 <\/span><\/span>Assist with stock ordering, stocktakes, and inventory\nmanagement as directed
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\u2022 <\/span><\/span>Collaborate with kitchen and front\-of\-house teams to\nensure smooth, timely service
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\u2022 <\/span><\/span>Comply with all food safety, hygiene, and WHS\nrequirements at all times
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Skills<\/span><\/b>
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\u2022 <\/span><\/span>Proficient cooking skills across multiple kitchen\nsections (grill, sauté, prep, cold larder)
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\u2022 <\/span><\/span>Sound knowledge of Greek and Mediterranean cuisine,\ningredients, and cooking techniques
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\u2022 <\/span><\/span>Ability to maintain quality and consistency under\npressure during peak service periods
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\u2022 <\/span><\/span>Strong knife skills and familiarity with commercial\nkitchen equipment
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\u2022 <\/span><\/span>Working knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards\n(HACCP or equivalent)
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\u2022 <\/span><\/span>Effective time management and ability to prioritise\ntasks in a fast\-paced environment
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\u2022 <\/span><\/span>Good communication and teamwork skills within a kitchen\nbrigade
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Experience<\/span><\/b>
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\u2022 <\/span><\/span>At least 1 year of demonstrated experience working as a\nCook or equivalent role in a commercial kitchen
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\u2022 <\/span><\/span>Experience preparing and cooking Mediterranean or Greek\ncuisine (highly desirable)
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\u2022 <\/span><\/span>Experience working in a high\-volume restaurant, hotel,\nor resort kitchen environment
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\u2022 <\/span><\/span>Experience with stock management, food cost awareness,\nand waste minimisation
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\u2022 <\/span><\/span>Experience working across multiple sections of a\nprofessional kitchen
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Qualifications<\/span><\/b>
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\u2022 <\/span><\/span>Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (SIT30821) or\nequivalent qualification, or demonstrated equivalent industry experience
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Important Eligibility\nRequirement<\/span><\/b>
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To be considered for this role,\napplicants must have full\-time, unrestricted working rights in Australia for\nthe duration of the employment period. Applicants who do not hold unrestricted\nwork rights will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be\ncontacted.
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This position is advertised by Nowak Migration on behalf of\nYiani's Greek Restaurant.<\/span><\/i>
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