Cook

Location: CARNEGIE, VIC

Salary: $60,001 - $80,000

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

• Inspect incoming ingredients and foodstuffs before they reach the prep bench, ensuring nothing below standard makes it into a dish
• Prepare and cook Korean and Western menu items to recipe specification across service, maintaining the consistency the kitchen is known for
• Season dishes correctly throughout cooking, not just at the end, with a palate developed enough to know the difference
• Manage oven, grill, and fryer temperatures actively during service, adjusting as needed rather than setting and forgetting
• Plate and portion food to spec, adding sauces, garnishes, and accompaniments so every dish leaves the kitchen looking the way it should
• Store food correctly in temperature-controlled facilities, maintaining food safety compliance and protecting ingredient quality between services
• Prepare dishes to accommodate dietary requirements accurately and without cross-contamination, taking customer requests seriously
• Assist with menu planning and food requirement estimates where directed, contributing practical kitchen knowledge to production decisions
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards throughout every shift in line with Australian Food Safety requirements
• Monitor stock levels, manage rotation, and flag gaps before they affect service
• Receive and verify incoming deliveries against orders, checking quality and quantities on arrival
• Bring junior kitchen staff and apprentices along where required, sharing knowledge without it slowing the kitchen down

About You

• Minimum two years of commercial cooking experience, with exposure to Korean cuisine a genuine advantage
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent qualification, or demonstrated experience in lieu
• Comfortable working at pace in a busy restaurant kitchen without the standard of your work slipping
• Sound knowledge of food safety practices and the discipline to apply them consistently
• Well organised and able to manage your prep and production time effectively across a shift
• Available to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required
• A reliable team player who communicates well and holds their own during a busy service

Salary - $75-85,000 + super Employment

• Full Time

Location

• Carnegie, VIC