Senior Cook & Kitchen Leader: Elevate Food Quality

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

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.