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 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
Work Authorisation: Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $77,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
