Position: Cook Type: Full time (38 hours per week) Employer: San Antonio Group Pty Ltd trading as Morgan's Kirribilli Location: Kirribilli NSW **** Salary: $80,000 per annum plus superannuation About the Business Morgan's Kirribilli, operated by San Antonio Group Pty Ltd, is a seven-day dine-in restaurant and café in Kirribilli on Sydney's lower North Shore, serving local residents, visitors and the surrounding community.
The restaurant specialises in seafood with Mediterranean influences, offering freshly prepared fish, seafood and contemporary dishes across lunch and dinner, together with desserts, daily specials and a takeaway service that caters to a wide range of dining preferences.
Behind the dining room, the business runs a complete hospitality operation covering food preparation and cooking, menu planning, sourcing and managing supplies, stock control, takeaway order preparation and strict food safety and hygiene standards.
Morgan's Kirribilli is committed to quality food, efficient service and a welcoming dining experience, and maintains consistent operational and hospitality standards across every service of the week.
About the Position Morgan's Kirribilli is seeking a skilled Cook to join its kitchen on a full-time basis.
Reporting to the kitchen leadership, the Cook prepares and cooks breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes to the restaurant's recipes and quality standards, keeps the seafood-focused menu consistent in flavour, portion and presentation across dine-in and takeaway orders, and upholds food safety throughout a seven-day operation.
The role also contributes to menu planning and daily preparation requirements and supports the development of junior kitchen staff and apprentices,



making it central to the consistency and reputation of the kitchen.
Key Responsibilities Prepare and cook a variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes, including seafood and Mediterranean-influenced menu items, in accordance with established recipes, menu specifications and food quality standards, using appropriate culinary techniques.
Monitor and regulate the temperatures of ovens, grills, stovetops and other commercial cooking equipment so that food is cooked to the required standard.
Select and apply herbs, spices, marinades and seasonings throughout the cooking process to achieve consistent flavour, texture and quality across all prepared dishes.
Determine appropriate portion sizes, arrange cooked meals on plates and apply sauces, gravies and garnishes so that food presentation and serving standards remain consistent for dine-in and takeaway orders.
Handle, prepare and store raw ingredients and prepared food correctly, including monitoring refrigeration, freezer and other temperature-controlled storage in accordance with food safety requirements.
Prepare and adapt meals to meet customers' specific dietary requirements, including allergies, intolerances and other dietary preferences, while maintaining food quality and safety.
Assist with menu planning,



estimate ingredient quantities and determine daily food preparation requirements based on the menu, anticipated customer demand and restaurant operations.
Provide guidance and practical training to junior kitchen staff and apprentices in food preparation methods, cooking techniques, equipment operation and compliance with established kitchen procedures.
Requirements Australian citizens and permanent residents are encouraged to apply.
A minimum AQF Certificate III in commercial cookery or a related field; at least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification.
At least one year of relevant experience as a Cook in a commercial kitchen.
Technical skills: competent operation and temperature control of commercial cooking equipment; sound knowledge of cooking techniques for seafood and à la carte dishes; portion control, plating and garnishing to a consistent standard; thorough understanding of food safety, hygiene and allergen management, including monitoring of temperature-controlled storage; ability to estimate ingredient quantities and assist with menu planning and stock control.
Interpersonal skills and attributes: explicit communication within a busy kitchen team; the ability to guide and train junior staff and apprentices; composure and efficiency under pressure during peak services; reliability and attention to detail; and availability to work across a seven-day roster, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.
How to Apply Applicants must submit their resume with a valid email address through this online portal.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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