Cook

Maya Lounge; Sydney; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Professional kitchen environment

Ongoing training and development

Develop commercial cooking skills

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Maya Lounge in Sydney is seeking an experienced Cook for a full-time role in a busy kitchen. You will prepare ingredients, cook a variety of dishes and maintain high standards of quality, hygiene and presentation.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated commercial cooking experience, strong practical skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced restaurant environment. Weekend work may be required; salary is competitive with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commercial cooking experience in a restaurant or hospitality environment.
• Strong practical cooking and food preparation skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy commercial kitchen.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and safe food handling practices.
• Willingness to work full-time, including weekends and public holidays.
• Ability to train kitchen staff/apprentices.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking a variety of dishes in line with menu and recipes.
• Operate commercial cooking equipment safely and effectively.
• Monitor cooking processes and maintain food quality and presentation.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene requirements.
• Assist with stock control and kitchen supplies.
• Clean and maintain kitchen areas and equipment after service.
• Support in menu planning and estimating food requirements.

Skills

Commercial cook experience

Food preparation skills

Dishes variety

Busy kitchen understanding

Food safety knowledge

Equipment operation

Portion control

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Staff training

Consistency in quality

Education

Commercial cookery qualification

Job description

Sydney, NSW 2000, Full Time, Hospitality
Vacancy Listing Dates 11/09/2026 to 9/10/2026
Please Quote Reference Number 18515

• Skilled Cook required
• Full time opportunity with immediate start - 38 hours per week
• Join the team at Maya Lounge

About Maya Lounge

Maya Lounge is a restaurant located in Sydney NSW, providing quality food and dining experiences to its customers.

We are seeking an experienced and reliable Cook to join our kitchen team on a full-time basis. The successful applicant will have demonstrated commercial cooking experience and the ability to work efficiently in a busy restaurant environment while maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene and presentation.

About the Role

The Cook will be responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of dishes in accordance with the restaurant's menu, recipes and established food preparation standards.

The successful applicant will be required to prepare ingredients, operate commercial cooking equipment, monitor cooking processes, maintain food quality and presentation, and ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene requirements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Examining foodstuffs to ensure quality and freshness before preparation and cooking.
• Preparing, cleaning, cutting, chopping, marinating and portioning ingredients for cooking.
• Preparing and completing daily mise en place prior to service.
• Preparing, seasoning and cooking food in accordance with recipes and established restaurant standards.
• Cooking food using appropriate methods including grilling, frying, roasting, baking, boiling and other cooking techniques.
• Regulating and monitoring temperatures of ovens, grills, fryers, stoves and other cooking equipment.
• Operating commercial kitchen equipment safely and effectively.
• Monitoring cooking times, temperatures and cooking processes to ensure food is prepared to the required standard.
• Checking the quality, consistency and presentation of dishes before and during service.
• Portioning and presenting meals in accordance with established portion and presentation standards.
• Preparing meals efficiently and consistently during busy service periods.
• Preparing meals in accordance with customer dietary requirements and special food requests where required.
• Ensuring food and ingredients are appropriately stored, labelled and handled to maintain freshness and food safety.
• Monitoring ingredient usage, portion control and food wastage.
• Assisting with stock control and monitoring kitchen supplies.
• Receiving, checking and appropriately storing food deliveries.Maintaining clean and hygienic food preparation, cooking and storage areas.
• Cleaning and maintaining cooking equipment, utensils and kitchen work areas after service.
• Complying with food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Working cooperatively with other kitchen staff to ensure meals are prepared and served efficiently.
• Assisting with general kitchen duties and food preparation as required.
• Assisting in menu planning and estimate food requirements.

Skills and Experience

The successful applicant will have:

• Demonstrated commercial experience working as a Cook in a restaurant or hospitality environment.
• Strong practical cooking and food preparation skills.
• Experience preparing and cooking a variety of dishes.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy commercial kitchen.
• Knowledge of food preparation, cooking methods and food presentation.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and safe food handling practices.
• Ability to operate commercial cooking equipment safely and effectively.
• Knowledge of portion control and minimising food wastage.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to training kitchen staff/apprentices
• Ability to maintain consistent standards of food quality, cleanliness and presentation.
• Availability to work full-time, including weekends and public holidays where required.

A relevant commercial cookery qualification or equivalent practical skills and experience will be highly regarded.

Employment Conditions

This is a full-time position of 38 hours per week.

The successful applicant will be offered a salary of $82,500 per annum plus superannuation, subject to applicable employment laws and conditions.

What We Offer

• Full-time employment with 38 hours per week.
• Competitive remuneration of $82,500 per annum plus superannuation.
• A professional and supportive kitchen environment.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.
• The opportunity to develop and utilise commercial cooking skills in a busy restaurant environment.

Maya Lounge is an equal opportunity employer and encourages suitably qualified and experienced applicants to apply.