Cafe Lumos is seeking an experienced and passionate Cook to join its vibrant hospitality team in White Gum Valley, Western Australia. The successful candidate will assist in preparing and delivering high-quality café-style meals while maintaining strong food safety and kitchen hygiene standards.

This role is ideal for a motivated hospitality professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced kitchen environment and has a passion for fresh, modern Australian cuisine. 

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Stable full-time employment opportunity
• Friendly and supportive team culture
• Opportunity to work with fresh, quality ingredients
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Positive and fast-paced hospitality environment
• Staff meals and employee support benefits
• Convenient White Gum Valley location

Task & responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking a variety of café-style meals and menu items
• Assisting in menu preparation and daily kitchen operations
• Ensuring food is prepared and presented to high quality standards
• Monitoring food preparation, portion control, and plating
• Maintaining cleanliness and organisation of kitchen and food preparation areas
• Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, and workplace health regulations
• Checking freshness and quality of ingredients and food products
• Assisting with stock rotation, storage, and inventory control
• Operating kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
• Supporting chefs and kitchen staff during busy service periods
• Minimising food wastage and maintaining cost-effective kitchen practices
• Following kitchen procedures and maintaining consistent food standards

Qualification & experience

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or related qualification preferred
• At least one year of relevant work experience in a commercial kitchen or café environment may substitute for formal qualifications
• Experience preparing breakfast, brunch, and lunch menu items preferred
• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene practices
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced hospitality environment
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to manage time effectively and handle multiple tasks during service periods
• Passion for quality food preparation and customer satisfaction