Cook
- Prepare and cook bagels, sandwiches, deli items, salads, breakfast dishes and specials to a consistent standard.
- Maintain food quality and safety, manage cooking equipment and prepare food for customers with special dietary needs.
- Support smooth kitchen service by assisting with menu planning, forecasting food quantities and training kitchen staff and apprentices.
Cook
West End, QLD 4101, Full Time, Hospitality
Vacancy Listing Dates 3/11/2026 to 1/12/2026
Please Quote Reference Number 19156
- Skilled Cook required
- Full time opportunity
- Join the team at NYC Bagel Deli Company
About us
NYC Bagel Deli is a West End favourite serving fresh bagels, deli classics and great coffee to a loyal local crowd. We're looking for an experienced Cook to join our kitchen team and help us keep the quality high and the queue moving.
The role
You'll prepare and cook our menu items to a consistent standard, from hand-rolled bagels and toasted sandwiches to deli meats, salads, breakfast items and daily specials. You'll work closely with front-of-house staff and the owner to keep service smooth, especially during the morning and lunch rushes.
Key responsibilities:
- Check the quality and freshness of ingredients before and during preparation
- Adjust and keep an eye on the temperature of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment
- Cook and prepare dishes to a consistent standard
- Season food as it cooks to bring out the best flavour
- Portion meals, plate them neatly and garnish
- Store food safely in temperature-controlled areas
- Prepare dishes for customers with special dietary needs
- Assist with menu planning and forecast the quantities of food required
- Train and support kitchen staff and apprentices
About you:
- Proven experience as a Cook for at least one year
- Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices (Food Safety Supervisor certification is a plus)
- Ability to stay calm and efficient under pressure
- Reliable, punctual and a team player with a positive attitude
- Flexibility to work weekends and early starts
- Current right to work in Australia
What we offer:
- Competitive salary of $79,000 to $82,000 per year
- A friendly, supportive team in a popular West End location
- Opportunity to contribute ideas to our menu
- Staff meals and a great local atmosphere
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