Mexican Kitchen Cook: Training & Growth

Guzman Y Gomez Mexican Kitchen; Sydney; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniform

Culinary training and development

Discounted meals

Cultural celebrations – Day of theDead

Cinco de Mayo

Job summary

Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen in Sydney is seeking a Cook to be at the heart of our kitchen operations. You will prepare fresh food, follow the recipe guide, and contribute to delivering vibrant Mexican flavours for our guests.

Experience helps but is not essential; we value a can-do attitude, willingness to learn, teamwork, and reliability. You’ll join a supportive team, receive culinary training, uniform, and access to meal discounts as part of our benefits.

Qualifications

• Patient and friendly with demonstrated problem-solving ability
• Keenness to learn and to teach
• Ability to build relationships with colleagues and customers and ensure mutual satisfaction
• Availability to work on both weekdays and weekends
• Professional appearance and trustworthy
• Ability to motivate staff
• Willingness to take initiative and make decisions
• Ability to resolve conflict in a constructive manner
• Be punctual and focused

Responsibilities

• Ensure kitchen team can prepare and cook menu items to recipe specifications
• Ensure kitchen is set up and ready for service
• Ensure food items are produced to a high standard, in accordance with company expectations of presentation, speed, consistency, and quality
• Assist with the training and supervision of staff in accordance with company goals
• Manage and supervise stock control of communal spaces using the first in first out system
• Execute monthly & yearly stocktakes
• Adhere to and enforce strict health and hygiene standards
• Ensure prep lists and ordering is maintained to ensure smooth running of kitchen
• Assist with menu planning, trialling, costing and training in line with company expectations
• Create and manage cleaning schedule
• Ensure any staffing issues are resolved fairly and quickly
• Ensure wastage is minimised by careful supervision of food preparation methods
• Work closely with to maintain healthy relationship
• Work well within the team environment as a contributing member
• Develop & maintain effective relationships with the management team & employees at all levels across the business
• Organise, run and participate in team meetings
• Ensure conformance to all relevant company policies & procedures and relevant Acts & Legislation
• Ensure adherence & obligation for a safe workplace in accordance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act 2007
• Undertake other duties as requested by the Manager or Owner
• Respond proactively to prevent negative customer service situations
• Be punctual and focussed
• Create and maintain an efficient, friendly team environment

Skills

Patient & friendly

Willingness to take initiative

Punctual & organised

Ability to manage other people

Conflict resolution

Job description

Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen in Sydney is seeking a Cook to be at the heart of our kitchen operations. You will prepare fresh food, follow the recipe guide, and contribute to delivering vibrant Mexican flavours for our guests.

Experience helps but is not essential; we value a can-do attitude, willingness to learn, teamwork, and reliability. You’ll join a supportive team, receive culinary training, uniform, and access to meal discounts as part of our benefits.