Cook

Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

GYG merch

Flexible rosters

Meal discounts

Referral program

Training and support

Team building

Cultural celebrations

Career growth

Franchise opportunities

Job summary

Guzman y Gomez in Cairns is seeking a Cook to join our fast-paced kitchen team. You’ll help prepare fresh Mexican-inspired dishes, weigh ingredients, and support smooth service. Experience helps but isn’t essential; a positive attitude and willingness to learn are valued.

We offer a fun, energetic workplace with flexible rosters, staff discounts, and opportunities for training and career growth. You could be part of a growing brand that celebrates Mexican culture and supports its people every

Qualifications

• Kitchen experience is helpful, but not essential.
• Be coachable, eager to learn, and ready to put in the effort.
• Can-do attitude and relied upon by the team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh, delicious food in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Weigh ingredients and assist with maintaining high standards.
• Support team during service to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Coachable

Team player

Attention to detail

Job description

Company Description

At Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen, our mission has always been to reinvent fast-food. We’re Australia’s only fast-food restaurant to be 100% clean, meaning there are no added preservatives, artificial flavours, added colours or unacceptable additives in our food. We’re incredibly proud of our amazing people, and the unique way we celebrate Mexican culture in everything we do.

At Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen, our mission has always been to reinvent fast-food. Since we opened our first restaurant in 2006, we’ve been OBSESSED with food, bringing the incredible energy of Mexican culture to Australians across the country during breakfast, lunch and dinner, committed to serving the freshest fast food with the best local ingredients.

Job Description

Cook is at the heart of the restaurant operations. You will be preparing fresh and delicious food, problem solving and weighing-in with expertise on vibrant Mexican flavours. You’ll have the opportunity to utilise fresh ingredients to produce high standard products for our new and regular guests.

Experience is helpful, but it’s not everything. What we mean is:

• Kitchen experience is great but not essential
• Is open to coaching, eager to learn and ready to put in the effort
• ‘Can do’ attitude and can be relied upon

What's in it for you?

So much! Check out some of the benefits below:

• Free GYG uniforms and exclusive GYG merch
• Fair pay, flexible rosters and employment stability
• Heavily discounted GYG meals
• An uncapped referral program! Bring your mates and earn $200 per successful referral, with the possibility of winning a brand new car each year!
• Comprehensive training and support to set you up for success
• Team building activities and regular crew competitions
• Cultural celebrations including Day of the Dead & Cinco de Mayo to name a few
• A fun, hard-working and fast paced team environment, with supportive managers
• Development opportunities to grow your leadership skills
• The possibility of owning your own franchise or joining our corporate office in future