Overview
Trinh's Kitchen Pty Ltd is seeking a passionate and experienced Cook to join our busy kitchen team.
Our restaurant specialises in authentic Vietnamese cuisine, offering a wide range of dishes including shaking beef, stir-fries, curries, sizzling plates, noodle soups, and traditional appetisers.
The successful applicant will be responsible for preparing and cooking high-quality meals, maintaining consistency in flavour and presentation, and ensuring kitchen operations run smoothly in a fast-paced dining environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic about Vietnamese and Asian-style cooking, and who is committed to maintaining high standards of food quality and kitchen hygiene.
Responsibilities
Prepare, season, and cook a wide variety of Vietnamese dishes, including meats, seafood, vegetables, curries, stir-fries, noodle and rice dishes, appetisers, and desserts.
Ensure freshness and quality of ingredients by examining and inspecting produce prior to preparation.
Operate and monitor kitchen equipment including stoves, grills, fryers, ovens, and steamers.
Portion, plate, and garnish meals, ensuring presentation meets restaurant standards, including signature dishes such as Shaking Beef, Red Curries, and Sizzling Plates.
Follow established recipes and menus, adapting dishes where necessary to accommodate customer requests and dietary needs.
Follow instructions and daily preparation schedules provided by the senior chef.
Regulate temperatures of ovens, grills, and fryers to ensure proper cooking processes.
Store food safely and in accordance with HACCP and food safety guidelines.
Maintain cleanliness and organisation of work areas, utensils, and cooking equipment.
Assist in stock control, rotation, and ordering supplies when required.
Work collaboratively with kitchen team members to ensure efficient operations during service.
Adhere to workplace health and safety regulations at all times.
Qualifications
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery including at least two years of on-the-job training, or Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery / Kitchen Management.
Minimum of 1 years of proven experience as a Cook in a busy commercial kitchen (experience in Vietnamese or Asian cuisine highly desirable).
Sound knowledge of Vietnamese cooking techniques, flavour balancing, and preparation of traditional dishes.
Ability to work under pressure in a high-demand environment.
Good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
Understanding of food hygiene, safety regulations, and allergen management.
About Company
Trinh's Kitchen Pty Ltd is a well-established Vietnamese restaurant located in Gisborne, Victoria.
We are known for serving authentic Vietnamese dishes, from traditional noodle soups and stir-fries to sizzling plates, curries, and fresh appetisers.
Our commitment is to deliver high-quality, flavourful meals in a welcoming atmosphere while maintaining strict food safety and hygiene standards.
Salary:
$75000-80000
Job Publish:
11-09-2025
Job Expire:
11-10-2025
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