Experienced Senior Cook

GYG; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Heavily discounted GYG meals

Free GYG uniforms

Exclusive merchandise

Job summary

GYG Burpengary in Brisbane, Australia, is seeking an experienced Senior Cook to own food quality, support kitchen operations and help develop a high-performing team.

You will lead food safety, quality standards and inventory management while partnering with restaurant management to boost efficiency and guest satisfaction. You will train, mentor and develop kitchen staff, drive PQM initiatives and contribute to a collaborative, high-energy team environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen, ideally in a senior or supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of food safety, food quality and kitchen operations.
• Experience with inventory management, ordering and stock control.
• Ability to train, motivate and develop other team members.
• Strong organisational skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example to ensure consistent food quality and safety.
• Train, coach and support kitchen team members.
• Oversee stock counts, stock rotation, waste management and inventory accuracy.
• Manage daily ordering, stock levels, supplier deliveries and order guides.
• Take ownership of PQM, stock variances, COGS, preparation planning and new product launches.
• Work closely with restaurant management to improve kitchen efficiency and performance.

Skills

Food safety

Food quality

Inventory management

Training & development

Kitchen leadership

Organisational skills

Guest experience

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Cook to join our team at GYG Burpengary. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced kitchen professional to take ownership of food quality, support kitchen operations and help develop a high-performing team.

As a Senior Cook, you will play a key leadership role in ensuring we consistently deliver exceptional food while maintaining high standards of food safety, efficiency and inventory management.

What you'll be doing

Food Quality: Lead by example, ensuring consistent food quality, preparation standards, portion control and food safety.

Training & Development: Train, coach and support kitchen team members to build capability and maintain high standards.

Inventory Management: Oversee stock counts, stock rotation, waste management and inventory accuracy.

Ordering & Stock Control: Manage daily ordering, stock levels, supplier deliveries and order guides to ensure efficient kitchen operations.

Product Quality Management (PQM): Take ownership of food quality initiatives, stock variances, COGS performance, preparation planning and successful new product launches.

Kitchen Leadership: Work closely with restaurant management to improve kitchen efficiency, consistency and overall performance.

What's in it for you?

Full-time opportunity.

Competitive remuneration based on experience.

Comprehensive training and ongoing development.

Heavily discounted GYG meals on and off shift.

Free GYG uniforms and exclusive merchandise.

Career progression opportunities into Restaurant Management and beyond.

Supportive team environment with regular team activities and competitions.

What we're looking for

Previous experience in a commercial kitchen, ideally in a senior or supervisory role.

Strong understanding of food safety, food quality and kitchen operations.

Experience with inventory management, ordering and stock control.

Ability to train, motivate and develop other team members.

Strong organisational skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

A genuine passion for food and delivering exceptional guest experiences.