About the role

As a Cook at Thai Garden House Restaurant, you will be responsible for preparing, seasoning and cooking Thai dishes in a dining establishment, ensuring that all food is prepared to the restaurant's standards of quality, consistency and food safety.

Key responsibilities

- Examining fresh produce, meat, seafood and other ingredients upon delivery and before use to ensure quality and freshness.
- Preparing ingredients for service, including preparing curry pastes, sauces, marinades, herbs and vegetables in accordance with the restaurant's traditional recipes.
- Cooking menu items, including curries, stir-fries, noodle and rice dishes, soups, salads and deep-fried dishes, using woks, grills, fryers, steamers and other kitchen equipment.
- Regulating the temperatures of woks, ovens, grills and other cooking equipment to ensure dishes are cooked correctly and safely.
- Seasoning food during cooking and balancing flavours to maintain the authentic taste of Thai cuisine.
- Portioning food, plating dishes and adding sauces and garnishes in line with the restaurant's presentation standards.
- Preparing dishes to meet customers' special dietary requirements, including vegetarian and allergen-related requests.
- Storing food in temperature-controlled facilities and monitoring stock rotation to minimise waste.
- Maintaining a clean and hygienic kitchen and complying with food safety and workplace health and safety requirements.




- Assisting with the preparation of monthly specials and estimating food requirements for service.

About you

- AQF Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or an equivalent qualification) including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery (or an equivalent qualification); or at least three years of relevant experience as a Cook.
- Knowledge of Thai cooking techniques, ingredients and flavour profiles.
- Sound knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices; a Food Safety Supervisor certificate, or willingness to obtain one, is desirable.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen workplace, including evenings and weekends.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- High attention to detail and a commitment to consistent food quality and presentation.

About us Thai Garden House Restaurant, operating since 2004 and led by Chef Salong Khammountry and Visiene Matharu, serves home-style Thai cuisine based on traditional recipes to the Parramatta and greater Western Sydney community from a charming cottage setting at 526 Church Street, North Parramatta NSW 2151. The restaurant was recognised as Best Thai Restaurant in the Sydney Metropolitan area at the 2013 Restaurant & Catering Awards for Excellence.

Pay: $80,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Employee discount

Education:
- Certificate I - IV (Preferred)

Experience:
- Cooking: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Cook (North Parramatta)
🏢 Thai Garden House Restaurant
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