Cook

T-Spoon Cafe; Sydney; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

T-Spoon Cafe in Sydney, NSW seeks an experienced cook to lead kitchen duties across breakfast, all‑day dining and light evening service. You will work autonomously during shifts, maintain portion control and uphold high food safety standards.

Join a collaborative team, assist in inventory and staff mentoring, and help deliver high‑quality dishes in a fast-paced setting. Australian citizens/PR preferred.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Cert III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.
• Preference for Australian Citizens / PR; visa status required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes according to established recipes and menus.
• Ensure food is prepared and presented to high standards.
• Support breakfast, all‑day dining and light evening service as scheduled.
• Work with front‑of‑house team to ensure smooth service.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas, equipment and utensils.
• Assist Head Chef with inventory, stock rotation and kitchen organisation.
• Assist in training and mentoring junior kitchen staff.
• Regulate temperature for different cooking equipment (grill / oven).

Skills

Menu creation

Kitchen autonomy

Shift flexibility

Team collaboration

Portion control

Cooking skills

Food presentation

Food safety

Cleanliness

Inventory / stock rotation

Mentoring

Temperature control

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

• Experience or a passion for menu creation.
• Work and operate a kitchen on your own during your shift
• Support breakfast, all-day dining, and / or light evening service depending on shift.
• Work collaboratively with the front-of-house team to ensure smooth service.
• Maintain the portioning food levels.
• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes according to established recipes and menus.
• Ensure food is prepared and presented to high standards.
• Follow all food safety and hygiene standards.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Assist Head chef with inventory, stock rotation, and kitchen organization.
• Assist in training and mentoring junior kitchen staff.
• Regulating temperature for different cooking equipment(grill / oven). Position-Full Time (38hours / week) Positions -2 Salary-$75,000 to $80,000 a year plus Super Experience – Minimum 1-2 years Qualification -Cert 3 in commercial Cookery or equivalent Preference will be given to Australian Citizens / PR Please mention your current visa status with working rights in resume (application without visa status will be rejected)