Cook - Sydney

Salary - $73,150

We are looking for a cook with an amazing attitude to join our team & deliver high quality products in a fast paced environment confidently & with flair! If this sounds exactly what you are looking for we would love to hear from you.

About Ember

Ember Byron Bay is a premium fine dining steakhouse in the heart of Byron Bay. As a favourite destination for locals and visitors alike, we pride ourselves on the high quality food and beverages we offer whilst delivering exceptional customer service.

• Inspects and selects ingredients for cooking
• Measures, cleans, chops, blends, seasons, heats and cools food
• Monitors food cooking processes to ensure proper cooking and presentation
• Coordinates, supervises and collaborates with kitchen staff in food preparation and cooking
• Cleans and maintains kitchen equipment and utensils
• Monitors and maintains inventory of food supplies and equipment
• Assists in the development of new recipes and menu items

• Minimum 2 years’ experience
• Food Preparation Skills: High level of quality & ability to understand amount required
• Knife Skills: High level of knife skills & what knife to use & when
• Basic Cooking Skills: Knowledge of cooking methods & when to apply
• Recipe following: able to read, train & replicate all dishes
• Examining foodstuffs to ensure quality
• Regulating temperatures of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment
• Preparing and cooking food
• Seasoning food during cooking
• Portioning food, placing it on plates, and adding gravies, sauces and garnishes
• Storing food in temperature controlled facilities
• Preparing food to meet special dietary requirements
• May plan menus and estimate food requirements
• May train other kitchen staff and apprentices

• Complying with WHS systems & legislation
• Comply with Ember’s policies and procedures.
• Ensure role is carried out in line with safe work practices.

• Results driven
• Constantly seeking to improve venue offerings
• Continually improving
• Strong involvement in team building
• Positive happy person to work alongside
• Ability to build rapport with all customers especially locals
• Provide a harassment, bullying and discrimination-free workplace.
• High functioning & quick thinking in a fast-past environment
• Passion for providing a great customer experience

Basic food handling certificate

You must be in Australia & be able to work to apply, To apply for the role – send us your resume along with a cover letter about you and why you think you are the perfect fit for this position.