Grill Cook

Argyle House Camden; Camden; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Argyle House Camden is seeking an experienced Grill Cook to own and operate the grill station during à la carte service, functions and events. You will expertly cook premium steaks to exact temperatures, manage mise en place, and collaborate with the Head Chef to uphold plate quality and consistency.

Ideal candidates have proven steakhouse experience, strong food safety knowledge, and the ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen, including weekends and events.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Grill Cook or Grill Chef, preferably in a steakhouse.
• Strong knowledge of steak cuts, cooking temperatures and grilling techniques.
• Ability to work with speed and precision in a high-volume kitchen.
• Sound understanding of food safety and safe food handling practices.

Responsibilities

• Own and run the grill station across à la carte service, private functions and events.
• Cook premium cuts, steaks and grilled dishes to exact temperature, char and presentation standards.
• Manage grill mise en place, portioning and stock rotation for the section.
• Contribute to ordering and stock control for grill ingredients in liaison with the Head Chef.
• Work closely with the Head Chef and Executive Chef to maintain consistency and quality at the pass.
• Apply strong knowledge of steak cuts, cooking temperatures and grilling techniques to every dish.
• Support menu development input relevant to the grill section.
• Guide and mentor junior kitchen staff rostered to the grill station.
• Communicate clearly with the wider kitchen team to keep service flowing under pressure.

Skills

Grill cooking

Steak knowledge

Food safety

High-volume kitchen

Weekend availability

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

The Grill Cook owns the grill station at Argyle House Camden, delivering the premium steaks and grilled dishes that are central to the venue's reputation for artfully plated, chef led food. Working closely with the Head Chef and Executive Chef, the Grill Cook brings steakhouse level precision, consistency and pace to à la carte service, functions and events, particularly across the venue's busy weekend and event trade.

Key responsibilities

Own and run the grill station across à la carte service, private functions and events

Cook premium cuts, steaks and grilled dishes to exact temperature, char and presentation standards

Manage grill mise en place, portioning and stock rotation for the section

Contribute to ordering and stock control for grill ingredients in liaison with the Head Chef

Work closely with the Head Chef and Executive Chef to maintain consistency and quality at the pass

Apply strong knowledge of steak cuts, cooking temperatures and grilling techniques to every dish

Support menu development input relevant to the grill section

Guide and mentor junior kitchen staff rostered to the grill station

Communicate clearly with the wider kitchen team to keep service flowing under pressure

About you

Proven experience as a Grill Cook or Grill Chef, ideally gained within a dedicated steakhouse group

Strong knowledge of steak cuts, cooking temperatures and grilling techniques

Ability to perform with speed and precision in a high volume, fast paced kitchen

Availability and willingness to work weekends, evenings and events, in line with the venue's trading pattern

Sound understanding of food safety and safe food handling practices

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent trade qualification (desirable)

Experience working in a premium or function driven hospitality venue (desirable)

Experience mentoring or guiding junior kitchen staff (desirable)

Physically able to work at a hot, high intensity grill station for extended periods, including standing, lifting and repetitive movement