Join Our Team as a Thai Cook!

THAI DAYS Restaurant is a beloved family-friendly establishment known for serving authentic and exciting Thai cuisine with traditional hospitality. We're looking for a highly professional, motivated, and enthusiastic Full-time Thai Cook to join our dedicated kitchen team. This is a hands-on role where your passion for quality and presentation will ensure every dish meets our exceptional standards.

Role: Thai Cook ($69,000 – $75,000 per year)

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and cook dishes according to our established restaurant menu and recipes.

Season and prepare food with a variety of herbs, spices, and ingredients.

Monitor and regulate kitchen equipment to ensure food is cooked and stored at the perfect temperature.

Plate and portion food meticulously, adding sauces and garnishes for an appealing presentation.

Follow strict safety and hygiene regulations for all food handling and storage.

Maintain the cleanliness of your workstation and kitchen areas.

Assist in planning, estimating, and collecting food and commodities.

Collaborate with other kitchen and waitstaff to ensure smooth operations.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

Proven experience in a hands-on, team-focused kitchen environment.

An uncompromising commitment to high-quality food, presentation, and safety.

Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) and Food Handling procedures.

The ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Strong organizational and communication skills.

Flexibility to work on a rotating roster, including nights and weekends.

A creative and positive attitude, with a passion for delivering exceptional food quality and taste.

Qualifications:

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or a higher relevant qualification.

A minimum of 3 years of previous cooking experience in a commercial kitchen. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Thai cuisine.

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Lead Our Kitchen as a Thai Chef!

THAI DAYS Restaurant is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Thai Chef to lead our kitchen team. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of Thai cuisine, a passion for culinary excellence, and the ability to manage all aspects of kitchen operations. This is a leadership role that involves everything from innovative menu development to staff training, ensuring the highest standards of quality, hygiene, and efficiency are maintained at all times.

Role: Thai Chef ($69,000 – $77,000 per year)

Key Responsibilities:

Menu & Culinary Development:

Collaborate with management and ownership to develop and create innovative, seasonal menus.

Utilize your advanced knowledge of Thai cuisine to maintain and elevate our authentic dishes.

Oversee the preparation and presentation of all dishes to meet the restaurant’s high-quality standards.

Kitchen Management:

Manage all kitchen operations, including staff scheduling, inventory control, and food ordering.

Plan and budget for inventory and stock to minimize waste and ensure ingredient freshness.

Enforce strict food safety and hygiene protocols, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen.

Team Leadership & Training:

Train, guide, and mentor junior kitchen staff on proper food preparation, handling, and safety procedures.

Foster an efficient, creative, and respectful team culture.

Lead by example with professionalism and a strong work ethic.

Quality Control:

Conduct regular quality checks on all ingredients, prepared food, and finished dishes.

Ensure every dish is perfectly plated and portioned before it is served to customers.

Minimum Requirements:

At least 1-3 years of previous experience as a Chef in a professional kitchen setting.

A Diploma in Kitchen Management, Commercial Cookery, or a similar relevant qualification.

Extensive knowledge and experience in preparing a wide range of Thai dishes.

Proven ability to manage a kitchen, control costs, and lead a team.

Must have strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Must be legally able to work in Australia.