CookBaker

The Roastery Cafe is known for its high quality food and beverages as well as its fast and friendly service. People come for our house roasted coffee blend, for lunch and for our house baked treats. As the cook you will be responsible for following the recipes that our customers love and running the kitchen in an efficient and competent manner. Using discretion and judgement, you will work with some independence under limited supervision using plans, policies and procedures to guide work flow. 

Role and Responsibilities

Food Preparation & Cooking

• Prepare, cook, and present menu items according to recipes, portion sizes, and quality standards.

• Adapt to busy periods with a sense of urgency, replenishing display cabinet as needed

• Ensure all meals are served in a timely manner and meet presentation expectations.

• Adjust cooking methods to accommodate dietary requirements (e.g., allergies, intolerances, vegetarian/vegan).

• Assist with menu development by suggesting seasonal or creative dishes. 

• Plan and complete prep on a daily and weekly basis

Kitchen Operations

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workstation at all times.

• Follow food safety and hygiene standards in line with HACCP or relevant regulations.

• Monitor stock levels, manage ordering, and manage ingredient rotation.

• Complete kitchen ordering on a daily and weekly basis

• Operate kitchen equipment safely and report any faults or maintenance needs

• Reduce food waste through efficient preparation and portion control.

• Give directions eg. assign prep tasks, alert a runners

• Collaborate with other cooks for best execution of workflow 

Teamwork & Communication

• Work collaboratively with cooks, kitchen hands, and front-of-house staff.

• Communicate clearly about order times, special requests, and service requirements.

• Provide training or guidance to junior staff or apprentices where required.

Health & Safety Compliance

• Adhere to workplace health and safety regulations, including correct handling of knives and hot equipment.

• Monitor food storage temperatures and maintain accurate records.

• Immediately report hazards, accidents, or incidents to the supervisor/manager.

Customer Focus

• Ensure food quality meets customer expectations consistently.

• Respond to special requests, complaints, or feedback in a professional manner.

• Take direction and report to shift supervisor and cafe manager

• Run food & drinks, clear tables as needed

• Be proficient with point of sales 

• Keep sinks clear of dishes as needed

• Adhere to kitchen and equipment cleaning schedule 

• Adhere to health and safety guidelines

• Prepare deliveries for satellite locations

Personal Qualities:

• Eye for detail and quality control

• Work effectively unsupervised 

• Actively demonstrate pride in your work

• Quick and efficient work pace

• Patient and calm under stress

• Work as part of the team with good communication, honesty & integrity