Cook
Job No:
WHS9578
Location:
Melbourne
We are hiring Cooks for our newly opened Market Kitchen Café!
- Casual and Fulltime positions on offer!
- Exciting brand-new kitchen located in The Alfred Hospital
- Work in a supportive, collaborative team
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 have just opened multiple brand new, state of the art hospitality facilities at the Alfred and are now currently looking to fill 2 positions for our Market Kitchen Cafe:
- Casual Cook (Morning shift and weekends) Level 2 Casual Award
- Fulltime Cook (Monday – Friday, 12pm – 8pm) Level 3 Fulltime Award
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.
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!
- 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.