Cook

NAAN HOUS PTY LTD; Sydney; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full-time employment

Supportive kitchen environment

Skill development opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

NAAN HOUS PTY LTD T/A Naan House is seeking a reliable Cook to join our Sydney kitchen on a full-time basis. You will prepare and cook menu items per established recipes while upholding food safety, hygiene, and presentation standards.

Join a supportive, professional kitchen team with opportunities to develop culinary skills and gain valuable experience in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• AQF Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or AQF Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience as a Cook in a commercial kitchen.
• Solid knowledge of food preparation, cooking methods, seasoning and presentation techniques.
• Ability to prepare and cook various dishes according to established recipes and menu requirements.
• Willingness to learn different cooking techniques and adapt to the restaurant's menu.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and safe kitchen practices.
• Strong communication, organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and as part of a kitchen team.
• Availability to work rostered shifts, including weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Examine food ingredients and supplies to ensure freshness, quality and suitability for cooking.
• Prepare, season and cook a variety of dishes in accordance with established recipes and menu specifications.
• Monitor and regulate temperatures of ovens, grills, stoves and other commercial cooking equipment to ensure food is cooked properly.
• Measure, prepare and portion ingredients for daily food preparation and service.
• Season food during cooking to maintain consistent taste, flavour and quality.
• Portion, plate and present cooked meals with appropriate sauces, garnishes and accompaniments.
• Prepare meals to accommodate special dietary requirements and customer preferences.
• Store, label and rotate food and ingredients in accordance with food safety and temperature-control requirements.
• Assist with estimating food requirements, monitoring stock levels and minimising food wastage.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of cooking areas, kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Follow food safety, hygiene, allergen management and workplace health and safety procedures.
• Coordinate with the Chef and other kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation and timely service.
• Assist with training and guiding kitchen assistants in basic food preparation and safe cooking practices when required.

Skills

Food safety

Cooking techniques

Communication

Time management

Education

AQF Cert III in Commercial Cookery

AQF Cert IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Naan House is an established restaurant offering a variety of freshly prepared dishes with a focus on quality, flavour and customer satisfaction.

We are seeking a reliable, motivated and skilled Cook to join our kitchen team on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and cooking menu items in accordance with established recipes and quality standards, while maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and presentation.

• Competitive salary of $75,000 – $85,000 per annum plus superannuation, depending on skills and experience.
• Full-time, ongoing employment.
• Supportive and professional kitchen environment.
• Opportunity to develop culinary skills and gain valuable experience.
• Positive and collaborative team culture.

NAAN HOUS PTY LTD

Naan House is an established restaurant offering a variety of freshly prepared dishes with a focus on quality, flavour and customer satisfaction.

We are seeking a reliable, motivated and skilled Cook to join our kitchen team on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and cooking menu items in accordance with established recipes and quality standards, while maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and presentation.

• Competitive salary of $75,000 – $85,000 per annum plus superannuation, depending on skills and experience.
• Full-time, ongoing employment.
• Supportive and professional kitchen environment.
• Opportunity to develop culinary skills and gain valuable experience.
• Positive and collaborative team culture.

• Examine food ingredients and supplies to ensure freshness, quality and suitability for cooking.
• Prepare, season and cook a variety of dishes in accordance with established recipes and menu specifications.
• Monitor and regulate temperatures of ovens, grills, stoves and other commercial cooking equipment to ensure food is cooked properly.
• Measure, prepare and portion ingredients for daily food preparation and service.
• Season food during cooking to maintain consistent taste, flavour and quality.
• Portion, plate and present cooked meals with appropriate sauces, garnishes and accompaniments.
• Prepare meals to accommodate special dietary requirements and customer preferences.
• Store, label and rotate food and ingredients in accordance with food safety and temperature-control requirements.
• Assist with estimating food requirements, monitoring stock levels and minimising food wastage.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of cooking areas, kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Follow food safety, hygiene, allergen management and workplace health and safety procedures.
• Coordinate with the Chef and other kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation and timely service.
• Assist with training and guiding kitchen assistants in basic food preparation and safe cooking practices when required.

• AQF Certificate III in Commercial Cookery with at least two years of relevant on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, or an equivalent relevant qualification.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience as a Cook in a commercial kitchen.
• Sound knowledge of food preparation, cooking methods, seasoning and presentation techniques.
• Ability to prepare and cook various dishes according to established recipes and menu requirements.
• Willingness to learn different cooking techniques and adapt to the restaurant's menu.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and safe kitchen practices.
• Strong communication, organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and as part of a kitchen team.
• Availability to work rostered shifts, including weekends and public holidays, as reasonably required.

About Company

NAAN HOUS PTY LTD T/A Naan House is a restaurant business located at Shop 1, 2–12 Glebe Point Road, Glebe NSW 2037, Australia.

We specialise in freshly prepared meals, offering a diverse menu with a focus on quality, flavour and customer satisfaction. We are committed to maintaining high standards of food preparation, hygiene and hospitality.

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Cook to join our team on a full-time basis and contribute to our daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistent food quality, presentation and service standards.

Naan House is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates of all backgrounds.

Work Type: Full time

Salary: $75000-85000

Job Publish: 11-11-2026

Job Expire: 11-12-2026