Cook

Join our cafe team at Longshot in Wollongong Hospital as a full-time Cook!

• Full time position available
• Monday - Friday roster with daytime hours
• Be part of a team that values creativity and innovation

About Food by WHSmith Australia

Food by WHSmith currently operates over twenty cafés in NSW, QLD, VIC and SA, providing food and beverages to hospital employees, patients and the general public. Our cafes are located in some of the busiest hospitals in the country, and we are growing rapidly. These locations provide dynamic and fast-paced work environments that are 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 Role

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. This is a full time position. 

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.
• Experience managing stock control and costs.
• Assume some responsibility of all kitchen duties, ordering and compliance.

Please note, our cafe is located within Wollongong Hospital. This is a fulltime position, With 6am start times

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following:

• At Least 3 years' experience as a cook in food retail/or a Cafe
• Food Safety Supervisor certification is a must.
• HACCP & food safety knowledge
• Experience managing stock control and costs.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for food and beverage.

How we reward our teams:

• Fun, inclusive, and supportive team culture.
• Access to 24/7 wellbeing support through our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Constant opportunities for progression and development - potential to grow within the company!
• Generous employee discounts across a range of our products and retail partners through our Beny app.
• Be part of a local café that values quality and community.

If this sounds like you, APPLY NOW and take the first step towards an exciting new career with WHSmith Australia!

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.