Experienced Cook

Job description:

Experienced Cook – Join Our Award-Winning Team

Culinary PRS Pty Ltd

Zahli Restaurant is a multi-award-winning, contemporary Middle Eastern restaurant delivering an unrivalled dining experience in the heart of Sydney. At Zahli, we don’t just serve food – we craft unforgettable experiences rooted in culture, creativity, and culinary excellence.

Location: Shop 1, 85 Harrington Street, The Rocks, NSW 2000

More about us: www.zahlirestaurant.com

The Role:

We are looking for a skilled, experienced and friendly cook to join our elite team! This position plays a big role in creating the best dishes. Your ultimate goal should be to provide an exceptional culinary experience. This is a full-time opportunity for an enthusiastic, hardworking and reliable person.

This is a full-time role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation and estimate of F&B costs

• Preparation of raw material (RM) to semi-finished good (SFG) to finished good (FG)

• Solid experience in working with high end commercial kitchen equipment such as but not limited to chargrill, deep fryers, oven, robo-coupe blixer

• Prepare the ingredients and cooking menu dishes

• Seasoning food and other ingredients in preparation for cooking

• Examine food materials to ensure the highest quality

• Portion control and quantities for from raw material to platting including garnishes and sauces

• Work efficiently to minimise food waste

• Perform frequent checks on products to ensure consistent high-quality preparation and food quality

• Prepare dishes to meet special dietary requirements

• Ensure all commercial kitchen equipment and areas are well maintained

• Strive to meet target in accordance with the management team

• Must be available to work evenings and both days at the weekends (peak periods)

• Ensure sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness, and maintenance of kitchen and dining areas at all times

• Train subordinate and trainee staff

• Adhere to all relevant NSW health department rules/regulations and all customer service guidelines

• Adhere to company policies and procedures at all times

• Perform other related duties as required

About You – Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum two (1) years of experience as a cook

• Holds at least AQF Certificate III or AQF Certificate IV in commercial cookery

• Experience in middle eastern cuisine will be considered a plus

• Excellent English speaking and writing skills

• Cooperate with all wait and kitchen staff

• Food safety and hygiene training

• Previous experience in a fine-dining venue

• Attention to detail

• Ability to work under pressure

• Reliable and motivated

• Good Team player

• Good time-management skills

• Can do attitude

• Excellent management, interpersonal and communication and leadership skills

• Fast learner

• Good physical condition

• Customer-centric

• Police check

What We Offer:

• Annual Salary Package: Base Salary + Superannuation

• Work in a high-performance kitchen with a professional and supportive team

• Opportunity to be part of a respected and growing hospitality brand

Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Chef: 1 years (Required)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person

Pay: AU$77,000.00 – AU$90,000.00 per year