Cooks and Chefs (All Levels)

EPG Payroll & HR Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

EPG Payroll & HR Australia on behalf of our client seeks motivated Cooks and Chefs to join a dynamic kitchen team in Sydney. You will prepare and cook high-quality meals while maintaining food safety and presentation standards.

This role requires collaboration across kitchen sections, strict adherence to recipes, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Salary ranges from AUD 75,000 to AUD 100,000 per year depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Commercial Cookery or 3+ years' equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver high-quality dishes with consistency and care.
• Collaborate across kitchen sections to ensure smooth service.
• Maintain presentation, quality and portion control.
• Assist with mise en place and service in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, cleanliness and organisation.
• Follow recipes and food safety requirements.
• Assist with stock rotation, storage, deliveries and minimize waste.
• Contribute to menu execution and kitchen development.
• Foster a positive team culture.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking techniques

Kitchen operations

Food safety & sanitation

Communication

Teamwork

Inventory control

Cost management

Education

Commercial Cookery qualification

Job description

Our client is looking for Cooks and Chefs to join their kitchen team. The successful candidates will be involved in the preparation and cooking of quality meals while maintaining high standards of food safety, presentation, and customer service.

The daily duties and responsibilities include:

• Prepare and deliver high-quality dishes with consistency, care and attention to detail.
• Work collaboratively across all sections of the kitchen to ensure smooth and efficient service.
• Maintain excellent food presentation, quality and portion control in line with venue standards.
• Assist with food preparation, mise en place and service across a fast-paced kitchen.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen organisation.
• Follow recipes, preparation procedures and food safety requirements.
• Assist with stock rotation, storage, deliveries and minimising food waste.
• Contribute to menu execution, kitchen development and a positive team culture.

Education– Relevant qualification in Commercial Cookery or at least 3 years of equivalent experience may substitute

Experience & Skills

• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and kitchen operations.
• Understanding of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of inventory control and cost management.

Salary - Salary being offered is commensurate with qualifications and experience and is $75,000 - $100,000 per annum