Cook

JEM Australia; Frankston; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ha Long 2 Restaurant in Frankston, Victoria, is looking for an experienced Cook to join the kitchen team. The role requires preparing and cooking Vietnamese and Asian dishes in a high-volume setting, ensuring quality, hygiene and safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent) and at least three years of relevant experience, with strong stock control and mentoring skills. Competitive salary offered plus superannuation.

Qualifications

• AQF Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years commercial cooking experience.
• Experience in Vietnamese or Asian cuisine in a commercial kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and WHS requirements.
• Experience training or mentoring junior kitchen staff.
• Stock control and inventory management experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced high-volume kitchen.
• Excellent organisation and time management.
• Positive attitude, reliability, and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, season and cook Vietnamese and Asian cuisine according to established recipes and standards.
• Prepare ingredients including cutting, portioning, marinating and storing food products.
• Monitor food quality, presentation and portion control standards.
• Assist with menu planning and development of new dishes.
• Monitor stock levels, stock rotation and food storage procedures.
• Assist with ordering food supplies and maintaining inventory records.
• Train and guide kitchen hands and junior kitchen staff.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Operate commercial kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Minimise wastage and support efficient kitchen operations.

Skills

Vietnamese/Asian cuisine

Food safety

Mentoring

Stock control

Inventory management

Fast-paced environment

Time management

Teamwork

Reliability

Positive attitude

Education

AQF Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Ha Long 2 Restaurant is a Vietnamese restaurant in Frankston, Victoria, offering dine-in, takeaway and delivery services. Specialising in authentic Vietnamese cuisine, the restaurant is committed to serving fresh, high-quality meals and delivering excellent customer service.

Operating in a fast-paced hospitality environment, Ha Long 2 Restaurant maintains high standards of food quality, hygiene and operational efficiency while catering to the growing demand of its loyal customer base.

Due to continued business growth and strong customer demand, Ha Long 2 Restaurant is seeking to appoint a qualified and experienced Cook to join our kitchen team.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare, season and cook authentic Vietnamese and Asian cuisine according to established recipes and standards.
• Prepare ingredients including cutting, portioning, marinating and storing food products.
• Monitor food quality, presentation and portion control standards.
• Assist with menu planning and development of new dishes.
• Monitor stock levels, stock rotation and food storage procedures.
• Assist with ordering food supplies and maintaining inventory records.
• Train and guide kitchen hands and junior kitchen staff.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Operate commercial kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Minimise wastage and support efficient kitchen operations.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Qualifications: AQF Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent, or at least 3 years relevant experience.

Experience: Minimum 3 years commercial cooking experience, preferably in Vietnamese or Asian cuisine.

• Demonstrated experience preparing and cooking Vietnamese and/or Asian cuisine in a commercial kitchen environment;
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements;
• Experience training or mentoring junior kitchen staff is advantageous;
• Experience with food preparation, cooking, stock control and inventory management;

Cook grade 5 (tradesperson) (wage level 6)means a chef de partie or equivalent who has completed an apprenticeship or passed the appropriate trade test in cooking, butchering, baking or pastry cooking.

Skills:

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen;
• Excellent organisational and time management skills;
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team;
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality meals;
• A positive attitude, reliability and a strong work ethic.

Expected salary: $75,000 - $85,000 per annum plus superannuation

Applications open 06 November 2026 and close 06 December 2026

This job is posted from Workinitiatives platform.

Work Type: Full time

Salary: $75000-85000

Job Publish: 06-11-2026

Job Expire: 06-12-2026