Authentic Korean Cook

About us

Sip & Sear is a premium Korean BBQ dining destination at Burnside Village. Our dining concept combines premium meat selections with Korean BBQ traditions and a contemporary dining experience. Our menu showcases Korean flavours and cooking techniques across Korean BBQ, marinated meats, traditional dishes and carefully prepared accompaniments.

About the role

The successful applicant will be responsible for preparing and cooking authentic Korean cuisine using traditional Korean ingredients, recipes, marinades, seasonings and cooking techniques. This position requires practical knowledge and experience in Korean cuisine and an understanding of the flavour profiles, preparation methods and cooking techniques fundamental to traditional Korean food.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and cook authentic Korean dishes in accordance with traditional Korean recipes, methods and flavour profiles.
• Prepare Korean BBQ dishes and accompaniments, including marinated beef, pork and other meats using traditional Korean marinades and seasoning techniques.
• Prepare Korean dishes such as bulgogi, galbi, Korean fried chicken, japchae and other traditional Korean menu items.
• Prepare traditional Korean sauces, marinades and seasonings using ingredients such as gochujang, doenjang, ganjang, sesame oil, garlic and other Korean ingredients.
• Prepare and cook Korean side dishes and accompaniments consistent with the restaurant's menu and service requirements.
• Apply appropriate Korean grilling, stir-frying, braising, marinating and other traditional cooking techniques.
• Examine meat, vegetables and other food ingredients to ensure freshness, quality and suitability before preparation.
• Regulate and monitor the temperature of grills, ovens, fryers, stovetops and other commercial cooking equipment.
• Season food during preparation and cooking to maintain authentic Korean taste, consistency and presentation.
• Portion and plate dishes in accordance with established recipes, presentation standards and portion requirements.

About you

• A relevant commercial cookery qualification or equivalent qualification; and/or substantial relevant commercial cooking experience.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and cooking authentic Korean cuisine in a commercial restaurant or hospitality environment.
• Strong practical knowledge of traditional Korean cooking methods, ingredients, marinades, sauces and seasonings.
• Experience preparing Korean BBQ meats and traditional Korean dishes.
• Knowledge of Korean flavour profiles and the ability to consistently reproduce authentic Korean dishes to established standards.
• Sound knowledge of commercial kitchen operations, food safety, hygiene and safe food-handling requirements.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a busy restaurant environment.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multicultural kitchen team.
• Availability to work a flexible roster, including evenings, weekends and public holidays as required.