Cook/Chef

Kitchai; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KITCHAI Thai Restaurant & Bar. Flour Bean Pty is seeking full-time Chefs/Cooks to join the Edmondson Park back of house team. You will prepare and serve authentic Thai and Laos dishes, uphold high standards, and contribute to exceptional dining experiences.

Responsibilities include menu planning, consistent quality, supervising junior staff, and ensuring compliance with food safety and NSW regulations. If you have 1+ year (or 3+ years in Australian kitchens) with formal training, this is your

Qualifications

• Formal culinary qualification or 3+ years in professional kitchens in Australia.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills under pressure.
• Strong kitchen management with stock control, storage, and mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of authentic Thai and Laos dishes.
• Ensure consistency in portion sizes, taste, and presentation.
• Coordinate kitchen operations during busy service periods and manage stock within budget.
• Maintain food safety guidelines and Australian regulations; ensure cleanliness and hygiene.
• Supervise and train junior kitchen staff and communicate with front-of-house.

Skills

Food prep

Team supervision

Time management

Education

Formal culinary qualification

Job description

Kitchai is an authentic halal Thai & Laos restaurant and bar found within Ed.Square Shopping Centre in Edmondson Park. We are seeking full-time Chefs/Cooks to join our back of house team at Edmondson Park. You will prepare and serve delicious Thai and Laos dishes, helping to deliver the exceptional dining experience we pride ourselves on.

In the role you will be responsible for:

• Preparing and cooking a variety of authentic Thai and Laos dishes including curries, stir-fries, soups, salads, and desserts.
• Planning the menu.
• Ensuring consistent portion sizes, taste, and presentation across all dishes.
• Coordinate kitchen operations during busy service periods.
• Monitoring stock and helping order ingredients and supplies within the restaurant’s budgets and allowances.
• Ensuring food is prepared in accordance with food safety guidelines and Australian food regulations.
• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in all kitchen areas.
• Supervising and training junior kitchen staff as required.
• Communicating with front-of-house staff for smooth service coordination.
• Minimising food waste and maintaining proper storage of all ingredients.
• Reporting any kitchen equipment issues or hazards.
• Inspecting the quality of raw ingredients and ensuring freshness and suitability for cooking.
• Ensuring all food prepared meets the restaurant's quality standards.
• Conducting regular hygiene and sanitation checks in kitchen areas.
• Implementing and monitoring FIFO (First In, First Out) practices for ingredient usage. Coordinating kitchen operations during busy service periods.
• Monitoring inventory and assisting in ordering ingredients and supplies while considering the restaurant’s budgets and allowances.
• Ensuring food is prepared in accordance with food safety guidelines and Australian food regulations.
• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in all kitchen areas.
• Supervising and training junior kitchen staff as required.
• Communicating with front-of-house staff for smooth service coordination.
• Minimising food waste and maintaining proper storage of all ingredients.
• Reporting any kitchen equipment issues or hazards.
• Inspecting the quality of raw ingredients and ensuring freshness and suitability for cooking.
• Ensuring all food prepared meets the restaurant's quality standards.
• Conducting regular hygiene and sanitation checks in kitchen areas.
• Implementing and monitoring FIFO (First In, First Out) practices for ingredient usage.
• Checking and recording refrigerator and freezer temperatures as required.
• Maintaining records of food quality checks, cleaning schedules, and safety reports.
• Coordinating with management on any complaints or issues related to food quality.
• Ensuring compliance with NSW Food Authority regulations.
• Providing internal training and guidance to staff on cleanliness and hygiene practices.
• Attending safety or quality audits as required.
• Ensuring compliance with NSW Food Authority regulations.
• Providing internal training and guidance to staff on cleanliness and hygiene practices.
• Attending safety or quality audits as required.
• Ensuring compliance with NSW Food Authority regulations.
• Providing internal training and guidance to staff on cleanliness and hygiene practices.
• Attending safety or quality audits as required.
• Ensuring compliance with NSW Food Authority regulations.
• Providing internal training and guidance to staff on cleanliness and hygiene practices.
• Attending safety or quality audits as required.
• Ensuring compliance with NSW Food Authority regulations.
• Providing internal training and guidance to staff on cleanliness and hygiene practices.
• Attending safety or quality audits as required.
• Ensuring compliance with NSW Food Authority regulations.
• Providing internal training and guidance to staff on cleanliness and hygiene practices.
• Attending safety or quality audits as required.
• Ensuring compliance with NSW Food Authority regulations.

Requirements:

• At least one year (preferably more) of relevant experience with a formal qualification in the relevant field, or otherwise a minimum of three years of relevant experience in professional/commercial kitchens in Australia.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Strong kitchen management skills with the ability in stock control, storage, management, and ability to mentor/coach junior staff members.