Cook

Join Our Exciting New Team at Alfred Hospital as a full-time Cook!

• Join a well-established international brand with huge growth and development plans.  
• Exciting brand-new estate with soon to be fully refurbished sites!
• Monday - Friday roster with daytime hours

About WHSmith Australia

WHSmith is a historic British retailer focusing on news, books, and convenience, and Café operations across Australia. Our food sites are located in some of the busiest hospitals in the country, and our retail stores in some of the most exciting airports. Both provide a dynamic and fast-paced work environment that is perfect for driven individuals who thrive on a challenge. Our company values are Value our People, Drive for Results, Customer Focus & Accountability. As such, we are looking for enthusiastic and energetic individuals who share our passion for delivering exceptional customer service and who are committed to helping our business grow and succeed.    

About the Position

WHSmith Australia is constantly growing and innovating. Our latest area of growth is the newly acquired Alfred Hospital estate. We will be undergoing a refurbishment project and will be opening multiple brand new, state of the art hospitality facilities during the year. We are currently looking for a Full-time Cook to support our temporary sites, and eventually transition to our exciting new concept stores.

As a Cook, you'll need to be able to work in a fast-paced environment and be comfortable multitasking to ensure that our customers receive the highest level of service. 

You will also be responsible for a variety of tasks, including: 

• Pre-service kitchen preparation
• Preparation of all ingredients and menu items
• Maintaining food safety, WHS and HACCAP standards
• Responsible for ensuring the kitchen is always a clean, safe, and efficient workspace.
• Assume some responsibility of all kitchen duties, ordering and compliance.

Please note, our cafe is located at 541 St Kilda Road, Melbourne.

Please note, this position is paid in accordance with the Fast Food Industry Award, classified as a Level 2. The standard adult hourly pay rate in line with this level is $27.17. Please confirm your hourly salary expectations in your application. 

About You

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following:

• 2 Years of food preparation and presentation experience within a hospitality environment
• Food Safety Supervisor certification is desired. 
• HACCP & food safety knowledge
• Experience managing stock control and costs.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for food and beverage.

Why you should join our Food by WHSmith team

• Exciting staff discounts across our fabulous products! 
• Variety of shift times – Monday to Sunday.
• Constant opportunities for progression and development - potential to grow within the company!
• A nurturing employee assistance program (EAP) for staff going through any form of hardship. 
• Take part in our employee recognition awards, The Smithies, acknowledging those who demonstrate our values with pride!

We’re not just here for our customers’ journeys - we want to make every career journey better too! Apply now!

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

WHSmith is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment. We recognise the importance of equity in all that we do, as well as promoting a culture of inclusion through our policies, procedures and working practices. If you have any support requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application, so we can assist you appropriately during the recruitment process.

*Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.