Cook position

Duties include:

• Meal preparation and service for restaurant and catering operations, with an emphasis on Polish cuisine and cooking techniques;
• Supporting the Head Cook in leading kitchen operations to ensure smooth and consistent service and high quality;
• Assisting in menu design and recipe development;
• Bulk cooking in accordance with recipes;
• Cleaning and organisation of kitchen and food storage areas;
• Maintaining high standards of kitchen hygiene and food safety;
• Supervising junior kitchen staff and volunteers;
• Managing inventory, preparing orders, and reviewing and unpacking deliveries; and
• Collaborating with leadership to shape Polonia’s kitchen culture and implement effective processes and systems.

Key considerations:

• Must be reliable, hard-working, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in cooking Polish or Eastern European cuisine will be highly regarded but is not essential.
• Polish language skills will be highly regarded but are not essential.
• Must be committed to food safety and HACCP compliance, and possess (or be willing to obtain) the relevant food safety certifications.
• Small team environment of up to 5 staff/volunteers.
• Pay rate depends on experience and will be in line with pay rates set by the Registered and Licensed Clubs Award.

What’s in it for you:

• Caring and supportive environment where staff input is valued.
• Perfect opportunity to develop your interest in, or connection to, Poland and its culture.
• Your efforts go towards fulfilling a charitable mission rather than enriching someone’s private business.
• Opportunity to interact with a highly accomplished management committee with international experience and connections.

If you have experience in hospitality, a commitment to teamwork, and a positive, collaborative and community-minded attitude, then we invite you to make your application by emailing [email protected] with a copy of your CV.

View all of our current available positions at The Polish Club Milton.