Menu-Driven Cook & Kitchen Lead (Full-Time)

T-Spoon Cafe; Sydney; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

T-Spoon Cafe in Sydney, NSW seeks an experienced cook to lead kitchen duties across breakfast, all‑day dining and light evening service. You will work autonomously during shifts, maintain portion control and uphold high food safety standards.

Join a collaborative team, assist in inventory and staff mentoring, and help deliver high‑quality dishes in a fast-paced setting. Australian citizens/PR preferred.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Cert III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.
• Preference for Australian Citizens / PR; visa status required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes according to established recipes and menus.
• Ensure food is prepared and presented to high standards.
• Support breakfast, all‑day dining and light evening service as scheduled.
• Work with front‑of‑house team to ensure smooth service.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas, equipment and utensils.
• Assist Head Chef with inventory, stock rotation and kitchen organisation.
• Assist in training and mentoring junior kitchen staff.
• Regulate temperature for different cooking equipment (grill / oven).

Skills

Menu creation

Kitchen autonomy

Shift flexibility

Team collaboration

Portion control

Cooking skills

Food presentation

Food safety

Cleanliness

Inventory / stock rotation

Mentoring

Temperature control

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

T-Spoon Cafe in Sydney, NSW seeks an experienced cook to lead kitchen duties across breakfast, all‑day dining and light evening service. You will work autonomously during shifts, maintain portion control and uphold high food safety standards.

Join a collaborative team, assist in inventory and staff mentoring, and help deliver high‑quality dishes in a fast-paced setting. Australian citizens/PR preferred.