Cook

Employer: Arirang Korean Barbecue Restaurant

Job title: Cook

Salary Range: $75,000 – $85,000 per year plus superannuation

Employment Type: Full-time Permanent

Location: 91-93 Barrack Street, Perth, WA 6000

Working Hours: 38 hours per week

About Us

Arirang Korean Barbecue Restaurant is a popular dining destination known for bringing the authentic flavours and vibrant dining culture of Korea to our guests. We take pride in offering high-quality ingredients, traditional Korean flavours, and an engaging barbecue dining experience that is perfect for family gatherings, celebrations, and casual meals. About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Cook to oversee the day-to-day operations of our kitchen. This is a key position responsible for maintaining the high standards of food quality, consistency, and service that our customers expect. The successful candidate will bring strong culinary expertise, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to work in a productive kitchen team.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organise, and supervise food preparation and cooking activities across all service periods.

• Design and develop menu offerings that reflect authentic Asian cuisine while incorporating seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.

• Lead, train, and mentor kitchen staff to ensure high standards of performance and professionalism.

• Manage inventory, stock control, supplier ordering, and food cost management.

• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, HACCP requirements, workplace health and safety standards, and hygiene practices.

• Maintain consistent quality, presentation, and portion control across all menu items.

• Work collaboratively with restaurant management to ensure smooth and efficient daily operations.

• Prepare staff rosters and allocate duties to maximise productivity and service efficiency.

• Monitor kitchen equipment and coordinate maintenance requirements where necessary.

Skills & Experience

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or higher.

• Minimum 1 year of experience working as a Cook in a busy restaurant or commercial kitchen.

• Experience preparing authentic Asian cuisine is highly desirable.

• Strong leadership, team management, and organisational skills.

• Thorough understanding of food safety standards and kitchen management practices.

• Proven ability to manage food costs and minimise wastage while maintaining quality.

• Creativity and passion for menu development and food presentation.

• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and public holidays as required.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of $75,000 – $85,000 plus superannuation.

• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.

• Supportive and professional working environment.

• Opportunity to contribute to menu development and culinary innovation.

• Long-term career prospects within a growing hospitality business.

If you are a passionate and experienced Cook who takes pride in delivering high-quality dishes and leading a successful kitchen team, we encourage you to apply.

Please submit your resume and cover letter through the application portal.