Cook / Chef

Recruiters screening for this role will look for one thing first: proof you can cook Asian food well under pressure. A growing Vietnamese restaurant group in regional New South Wales wants 3 experienced cooks or chefs, ready to start immediately, who are motivated, reliable and comfortable in a fast-paced commercial kitchen.

Applicants already in Australia can apply, as long as they are willing to work at whichever restaurant they are allocated, possibly after initial training in Port Macquarie.

Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) holders are welcome. Skills in Demand (subclass 482) sponsorship may be considered for suitable, eligible long-term candidates, subject to business needs, eligibility, satisfactory performance and immigration rules, and it is not automatic.

To stand out, tailor your English CV to the duties listed: name the cuisines you know, the dishes you have run on a busy line and any cookery qualification you hold. tailor a Vietnamese and Asian cuisine cook CV with Build AI CV.

• Prepare and cook Asian-style and Vietnamese menu items to the restaurant’s benchmark
• Deliver every dish with consistent quality, presentation and portions
• Manage prep work and stock rotation
• Keep the kitchen clean and follow food safety and hygiene procedures
• Work efficiently through peak lunch and dinner services
• Coordinate with kitchen and front of house colleagues for smooth operations
• Settle in quickly at the allocated restaurant

• Commercial Cookery qualifications or relevant professional kitchen experience
• Highly preferred: previous experience in Asian cuisine kitchens, especially Vietnamese, Thai, Chinese or other Asian restaurants
• An advantage: experience preparing noodle soups, stir-fries, rice dishes and other Asian meals
• Capable of working independently and managing busy service periods
• Reliable and punctual
• Committed to maintaining high standards
• Available flexibly, weekends included
• Must be currently located in Australia