Job description

Cooks – Modern Australian Cuisine

Toodyay Food & Liquor Merchants Pty Ltd t/as Victoria Hotel Toodyay is looking for experienced cooks to join our team at a busy restaurant known for serving classic Australian fare and modern, seasonal dishes.

Location: Toodyay, WA 6566 Type: Full-time, permanent Award Remuneration: AUD $79500 to $84000 per annum + superannuation

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present a variety of Australian and contemporary dishes.
• Maintain consistent quality, flavour, and presentation standards.
• Manage food preparation, stock rotation, and portion control.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, and storing supplies.
• Support kitchen staff and help train junior team members.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and competently.
• Contribute to menu development and daily specials.
• Support the kitchen leadership.

Skills and Requirements

• A relevant Certificate III including at least 2 years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV or another acceptable qualification.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant full-time or equivalent part-time experience in a commercial kitchen.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in lieu of a formal qualification will be considered.
• Solid knowledge of Australian-style modern cuisine.
• Strong knife skills and sound understanding of cooking techniques.
• Excellent time management and ability to work under pressure.
• Team-oriented with good communication skills.
• Reliable, well-organised, and committed to high standards.
• Understanding of stock control and waste reduction.
• Food Safety Certificate or trade qualification preferred.

If you are passionate about good food, teamwork, and delivering a great dining experience, we’d love to hear from you.

How to apply:

Applications open on 14 September 2026 and close on 14 October 2026. Please send your CV to . Please include the job role title in your email.