Job Description

The Cook is at the heart of the restaurant operations. You will be preparing fresh and delicious food, problem solving and weighing in with expertise on vibrant Mexican flavours. You’ll have the chance to utilise fresh ingredients to produce high standard products for our new and loyal guests.

Experience is helpful, but it’s not everything. What we mean is:

- Kitchen experience is great but not essential
- Is open to coaching, eager to learn and ready to put in the effort
- ‘Can do’ attitude and can be relied upon

These are just some of the benefits that come with working at GYG:

- Free uniform
- Culinary training and development
- Discounted meals
- Cultural celebrations – Day of the Dead and Cinco de Mayo

At Guzman y Gomez, we believe in authentic flavors and the power of food to bring people together. As a Cook at GYG, you will be at the heart of our mission to serve up the best Mexican food experience. Following the GYG recipe guide, your role will see you working with fresh ingredients and vibrant Mexican flavours, delivering quality creations for our new and loyal guests.

Responsibilities

- Ensure kitchen team can prepare and cook menu items to recipe specifications
- Ensure kitchen is set up and ready for service
- Ensure food items are produced to a high standard, in accordance with company expectations of presentation, speed, consistency, and quality
- Assist with the training and supervision of staff in accordance with company goals
- Manage and supervise stock control of communal spaces (coolroom, dry stores, shed) using the first in first out system.
- Execute monthly & yearly stocktakes
- Adhere to and enforce strict health and hygiene standards
- Ensure prep lists and ordering is maintained to ensure smooth running of kitchen
- Assist with menu planning, trialling,



costing and training in line with company expectations
- Create and manage cleaning schedule
- Ensure any staffing issues are resolved fairly and quickly
- Ensure wastage is minimised by careful supervision of food preparation methods
- Work closely with to maintain healthy relationship
- Work well within the team environment as a contributing member
- Develop & maintain effective relationships with the management team & employees at all levels across the business.
- Organise, run and participate in team meetings
- Ensure conformance to all relevant company policies & procedures and relevant Acts & Legislation
- Ensure adherence & obligation for a protected workplace in accordance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act 2007
- Undertake other duties as requested by the Manager or Owner
- Respond proactively to prevent negative customer service situations
- Be punctual and focussed
- Create and maintain an efficient, friendly team environment

Key Performance Indicators

- Maintain food costs to company targets
- Develop new specials, menus and products
- Cost & inventory management
- Assisting foh to achieve a 5 stars review through timely delivery & quality products

Qualifications

- Patient and friendly with demonstrated experience in problem solving
- Keenness to learn and to teach
- Maintains positive company morale and professional attitude
- Ability to build relationships with colleagues and customers and ensure mutual satisfaction
- Availability to work on both weekdays and weekends
- Punctual, organised and trustworthy
- Professional appearance
- Ability to manage other people
- Ability to motivate staff
- Ability to resolve conflict in a constructive manner
- Ability to solve problems and think-on-your-feet
- Willingness to take initiative and make decisions

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📌 Cook (Sydney)
🏢 Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen
📍 Sydney