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Cook

Ampol Pampas QLD 4352

Permanent Full time
Base pay Above avg.
$75,000 - $85,000

Key points we found

  • Responsible for cooking menu items and supporting food preparation operations.
  • Ensure food is cooked consistently and in line with established recipes.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organisation of food preparation areas.

About the Company

Ampol Limited operates a fuel and convenience service station providing fuel, retail, and food service offerings to customers. The business maintains a structured food preparation area supporting the preparation and service of ready-to-eat meals and food products while ensuring consistent food quality, efficient service delivery, and compliance with food safety requirements.

About the Role

The Cook position is responsible for cooking menu items and supporting day-to-day food preparation operations within the business. The role supports food service delivery by ensuring food is cooked consistently, efficiently, and in line with established recipes, food handling procedures, and service standards.

Location: Gore Highway, Pampas QLD 4352

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $75,000 to $85,000 + Superannuation

Key Responsibilities

  1. Examine food ingredients and foodstuffs to ensure quality and freshness
  2. Regulate temperatures of ovens, grills, fryers, and other cooking equipment during food preparation
  3. Cook menu items in line with established recipes and kitchen procedures
  4. Season food during cooking to maintain consistency and taste standards
  5. Portion food, plate dishes, and add sauces, gravies, and garnishes before service
  6. Store food and ingredients appropriately in temperature-controlled storage areas
  7. Prepare meals in accordance with dietary and customer requirements where required
  8. Assist with monitoring stock levels and food usage within the kitchen
  9. Maintain cleanliness and organisation of food preparation areas, equipment, and storage facilities
  10. Follow food safety, hygiene, and workplace health and safety procedures at all times
  11. Work collaboratively with team members to support smooth day-to-day food service operations

Skills & Experience

  1. Relevant qualification such as Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent
  2. Minimum 1–2 years of full-time relevant work experience in a similar role
  3. Experience working within a commercial kitchen, café, takeaway, or food service environment
  4. Strong understanding of cooking techniques and kitchen workflow
  5. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced food service environment
  6. Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
  7. Strong teamwork and communication skills

How to Apply

Please submit your resume outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Skills
Cooking Techniques
Food Handling Procedures
Food Portioning and Plating
Food preparation
Food Safety
Kitchen Workflow
Teamwork
Temperature Control of Equipment
Time management
Workplace Hygiene

Licenses & certifications
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

More details
Expiring date
10 Jul 2026
Date posted
10 Jun 2026
Category
Hospo, Tourism & Food Services
Occupation
Food Preparation & Cooking
Contract type
Permanent
Work type
Full time
Job mode
Onsite / Standard business hours
Industry
Accommodation and Food Services
Sector
Privately held company
Desired education level
Vocational or certificate
Pay insights
Market average based on all Cook jobs in Western QLD
Above avg. range
$75k - $85k
Market average
$56k
$50k - $56k
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$56k - $62k
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$62k - $68k
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$56k
Market average
$50k
$87k
This job pays above average

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