Full Time Cook

Cook (Full Time)– Korean Restaurant

A&T Korean Pty Ltd trading as Sinjeon K-Street Food Hawthorn
Location: 367 Burwood road, Hawthorn, VIC 3122
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time
Hours: 38 hours per week
Salary: $79,423.00 – $90,000.00 per annum plus superannuation

About the Business

Sinjeon K-Street Food Hawthorn is an established Korean restaurant located in Hawthorn, Victoria. We prepare and serve a range of made-to-order Korean dishes, including tteokbokki, rice dishes, noodle dishes, fried chicken, kimbap and other Korean specialities.

We are seeking an experienced and qualified Cook to join our kitchen team on a permanent full-time basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing, seasoning and cooking a range of Korean dishes in accordance with established recipes and quality standards.

• Preparing ingredients, sauces, marinades, stocks and accompaniments from raw ingredients.

• Operating cooking equipment, including stoves, fryers, grills and other commercial kitchen equipment.

• Monitoring cooking times, temperatures, portion sizes and presentation standards.

• Inspecting ingredients and finished dishes to ensure freshness, quality and consistency.

• Preparing food for daily restaurant service while maintaining appropriate stock rotation.

• Coordinating food preparation and cooking during busy service periods.

• Assisting with food ordering, stock control and minimising food wastage.

• Maintaining a clean, organised and hygienic kitchen environment.

• Complying with food safety, workplace health and safety and sanitation requirements.

• Assisting with the training and supervision of junior kitchen employees where required.

• Working collaboratively with other kitchen and front-of-house employees.

Skills and Experience

The successful applicant will have:

• A relevant commercial cookery qualification or equivalent relevant industry experience.

• A minimum of two years’ relevant experience as a Cook in a commercial kitchen.

• Demonstrated knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and kitchen operations.

• Experience preparing Korean or Asian cuisine is highly regarded.

• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and workplace safety requirements.

• Ability to maintain consistent food quality during high-volume service.

• Strong time-management, communication and teamwork skills.

• Availability to work evenings, weekends and public holidays as reasonably required.

What We Offer

• Permanent full-time employment.

• Annual salary of $79,423.00 – $90,000.00 per year plus superannuation.

• A stable 38-hour working week.

• Staff meals and employee discounts.

• A supportive and professional kitchen environment.

• Opportunities for ongoing development within the business.

How to Apply

Please submit your current resume together with a brief cover letter outlining your qualifications, relevant cooking experience and availability.

Applications should be sent to ********@gmail.com

Applications will be assessed based on the applicant’s qualifications, experience and suitability for the position.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.