Chef/Cook

Eat and Smile Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Eat and Smile Pty Ltd – Macquarie Park NSW is seeking a hands-on Chef/Cook with a strong focus on Malaysian cuisine to lead a kitchen team in Sydney. You will prepare iconic Malaysian dishes, maintain standards, and work closely with management to optimise efficiency and food quality.

The role is permanent full-time, offering a salary range of $80,000–$90,000 per year plus superannuation, depending on experience, with Macquarie Park as the location and good public transport access.

Qualifications

• At least three years of relevant professional cooking experience with a strong focus on Malaysian cuisine.
• Understanding of Malaysian ingredients, cooking techniques, spice pastes, sauces and traditional flavours.
• Experience leading or supporting a kitchen team in a busy restaurant.
• Passion for Malaysian food and willingness to continue learning, refining skills and sharing knowledge.
• Strong organisation, attention to detail and ability to solve problems calmly under pressure.
• Practical knowledge of food safety requirements and maintaining high kitchen standards.
• Interest in developing dishes that respect Malaysian flavours while meeting customer preferences.
• Valid Australian work rights and/or sponsorship available.
• Experience with Malaysian or Singaporean cuisine, corporate catering, hotels or high-volume kitchens is advantageous.
• Additional language skills welcome.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook Malaysian favourites, including laksa, Hainanese chicken rice, char kway teow and nasi lemak, with care and consistency.
• Maintain standard recipes, portion sizes and presentation across restaurant service and corporate catering.
• Plan preparation and coordinate kitchen duties so orders are accurate and ready on time during busy service.
• Maintain food safety standards, including safe storage, labelling, temperature control, stock rotation and allergen management.
• Manage stock, ordering and deliveries, checking ingredient quality and controlling food costs and waste.
• Keep the kitchen and equipment clean and well maintained, following cleaning schedules and reporting maintenance issues promptly.
• Work with management to refine recipes, develop menu items and improve kitchen efficiency.
• Complete relevant kitchen records and assist management in resolving food quality concerns and customer feedback.
• The responsibilities listed are a guide and are not exhaustive; you may be asked to assist with other duties to support the team and business.

Skills

Malaysian cuisine

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Organisation

Problem solving

Job description

Eat and Smile Pty Ltd – Macquarie Park NSW

Ipoh operates busy Malaysian restaurants in Sydney CBD & Macquarie Park. We're looking for a hands-on Chef/Cook who takes pride in authentic flavours, consistent food quality and a well-organised kitchen. You'll lead your kitchen team, work closely with management and report to the Company Director. This role suits someone with a positive attitude who enjoys sharing their knowledge, learning new skills and finding better ways to work.

Key responsibilities

Prepare and cook Malaysian favourites, including laksa, Hainanese chicken rice, char kway teow and nasi lemak and more, with care and consistency.

Maintain standard recipes, portion sizes and presentation across restaurant service and corporate catering.

Plan preparation and coordinate kitchen duties so orders are accurate and ready on time during busy service.

Maintain food safety standards, including safe storage, labelling, temperature control, stock rotation and allergen management.

Manage stock, ordering and deliveries, checking ingredient quality and controlling food costs and waste.

Keep the kitchen and equipment clean and well maintained, following cleaning schedules and reporting maintenance issues promptly.

Work with management to refine recipes, develop menu items and improve kitchen efficiency.

Complete relevant kitchen records and assist management in resolving food quality concerns and customer feedback.

The responsibilities listed are a guide and are not exhaustive. From time to time, you may be asked to assist with other reasonable duties suited to your skills, training and experience to support the team and meet the business’s operational needs.

About you

At least three years of relevant professional cooking experience, with a strong focus on Malaysian cuisine.

A sound understanding of Malaysian ingredients, cooking techniques, spice pastes, sauces and traditional flavours.

Experience leading or supporting a kitchen team in a busy restaurant.

A passion for Malaysian food and a willingness to continue learning, refining your skills and sharing knowledge.

A reliable, positive attitude—you take ownership, welcome feedback and help your teammates.

Strong organisation, attention to detail and the ability to solve problems calmly under pressure.

Practical knowledge of food safety requirements and the ability to maintain high kitchen standards.

An interest in developing dishes that respect Malaysian flavours while responding to customer preferences.

Valid Australian work rights and/or sponsorship available.

Experience with Malaysian or Singaporean cuisine, corporate catering, hotels or high-volume kitchens would be an advantage. Additional language skills, including Bahasa Malaysia, Indonesian or Mandarin, are also welcome.

A permanent full-time position.

$80,000–$90,000 per year plus superannuation, depending on experience.

Macquarie Park location and close to public transport.

The opportunity to contribute your ideas, develop your leadership skills and grow with our restaurant and catering business.

About us

Ipoh operates busy Malaysian restaurants in Sydney CBD, Macquarie Park & Marrickville.