Position: Cook

Location:The provincial Hotel Ballarat, Lola restaurant, 121 lydiard St N, Ballarat central Vic 3350

Salary: Competitive, based on experience- $70000- $80000 + Super per year

Type: Full-time

About Us:

Award-winning Boutique hotel, The Provincial Hotel Ballarat, is a 23-room Hotel with a signature restaurant, “Lola”, a bar, a beautiful indoor/outdoor Courtyard and a Private Dining Room and Meeting Space. It was voted 'Best Boutique Styled Hotel' in Victoria and listed in Delicious Top 100 Victorian Restaurants. This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to take a Cook role in the kitchen team and be part of evolving the menu. We are passionate about creating exceptional dining experiences and serving delicious, high-quality food. The Ceylon Harmony Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced and dynamic Cook to lead our kitchen team and maintain the high culinary standards our guests love. As the Cook, you can bring your creativity to life while ensuring that every dish meets our commitment to excellence.

To be considered for this role, you must have a Certificate III in commercial cookery or at least three years of relevant experience to substitute for the formal qualification of a Food Safety certificate.

About the Role & other skill requirements

Competent in a commercial kitchen and have sound knowledge of food preparation, cooking and dietary meal requirements.

Previous experience with high-quality bistro or semi-fine dining.

Proven knowledge of Food Safety and HACCP principles.

Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment at times.

A desire to develop among a driven & professional team.

Able to work shift work. Have strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Team player and multitasking

Job duties

Prepare high-quality food according to menu guidelines and recipes

Presented on the correct serving dish in the prescribed manner

Ensuring that all mise-en-place is always freshly prepared and on time.

Receiving and safe storage of food,

Assisting with the regular inventory count

Following correct food hygiene handling practices,

Participating in team meetings and surveys.

Following the restaurant's regular cleaning and waste disposal practices,

What We Offer:

Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.

Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

A supportive and collaborative work environment.

Discounted meals and other employee benefits.

Employer-sponsored visas are available for the right candidate.

If you are a passionate and skilled Cook looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you! Include a current resume and supporting documents with your application