Cook

St. Burgs is seeking an exceptional and highly experienced Cook for our fast-paced kitchen operations. We are looking for a candidate with extensive experience in high-volume restaurants and expert knowledge of Filipino cuisine, particularly Filipino street food, grilled meats, burgers, fried chicken, barbecue, and regional specialties.

Essential requirements (applications that do not meet all criteria will not be considered)

Qualifications and certifications

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery (mandatory)

Diploma of Hospitality Management (highly preferred)

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (mandatory)

Current Food Handling Certificate

Valid Australian work rights

First Aid and CPR certification (preferred)

Experience

Minimum of 3 years of experience in commercial kitchens

At least 3 years of experience working in Australia

Minimum of 1 year of specialising in Filipino cuisine and Filipino fusion concepts

Proven experience in restaurants serving 250+ customers per day

Minimum 3 years of experience managing and supervising a kitchen team of 10 or more staff

Demonstrated expertise in regional Filipino cuisine from Pampanga, Ilocos, Bicol, Cebu, Bacolod, Visayas, and Mindanao

Extensive experience in burgers, smash patties, grilled meats, charcoal cooking, marination, fried chicken, barbecue, rice meals, and Filipino comfort food

Experience maintaining food consistency and quality during peak service periods

Skills and knowledge

Expert knowledge of Filipino flavours and regional cooking techniques

Advanced experience in burger preparation, meat handling, seasoning, and grilling techniques

Strong understanding of kitchen workflow optimisation in high-volume environments

Ability to create and innovate menu items inspired by Filipino flavours

Knowledge of stock management, food costing, inventory control, and wastage reduction

Exceptional knife skills and plating standards

Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment

Additional requirements

Must currently reside in Melbourne, Victoria

Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays

Must possess reliable transportation and a valid driver’s licence

Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 kilograms

Fluent in English and Filipino (Tagalog)

Additional Filipino dialects such as Ilocano, Kapampangan, Cebuano, or Hiligaynon are highly regarded

Must successfully complete a practical cooking assessment and reference checks

Preferred candidates will also have

Experience working in burger restaurants or Filipino fast-food establishments

Experience developing recipes that combine Filipino and Western flavours

Experience training junior chefs and maintaining kitchen standards

Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills

How to apply

Please submit your resume, copies of all relevant qualifications and certificates, references from previous employers, and a summary of your experience with Filipino cuisine and high-volume restaurant operations.

Only shortlisted candidates who meet all requirements will be contacted.