Cook

Brew N Brew Café and Bar is seeking a motivated and skilled Cook to join its kitchen team on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will prepare and present high-quality meals, support daily kitchen operations and maintain exceptional food safety and quality standards in a busy café environment. The role offers the opportunity to work with fresh produce and contribute to an innovative all-day menu.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package plus superannuation.
• Full-time permanent position with stable employment.
• Opportunity to work in a modern and well-established Canberra café.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Exposure to a diverse menu and opportunities to contribute to menu development.
• Ongoing professional growth and career development within the hospitality industry.

Task & responsibilities

• Prepare, season and cook a variety of café-style meals and menu items in accordance with recipes and customer orders.
• Ensure dishes are presented to a high standard of quality, consistency and visual appeal.
• Monitor food preparation and cooking processes to maintain product quality and minimise waste.
• Assist with planning menus and contribute ideas for seasonal specials and menu improvements.
• Store food safely and ensure ingredients are handled in accordance with food safety and hygiene requirements.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering, receiving and rotating kitchen supplies.
• Maintain a clean, organised and efficient kitchen environment in compliance with workplace health and safety standards.
• Collaborate with chefs and front-of-house staff to ensure timely service and customer satisfaction.
• Support and provide guidance to junior kitchen staff where required.
• Assist in maintaining records relating to food preparation, stock usage and kitchen operations.

Qualification & experience

• Relevant Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or higher qualification is preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience as a Cook in a café, restaurant or similar hospitality environment.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, cooking methods and presentation standards.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen while maintaining attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and time management skills.
• Food safety and hygiene certification, or willingness to obtain, will be highly regarded.