The company

Bursting with modern Malaysian flavours, and packed with heart, soul and a whole lot of spice – Ho Jiak – is the food baby of Head Chef and Owner Junda Khoo and business partner William Xie. A place where Penang street food, traditionally eaten with your hands, meets generous family style Nyonya feasts.

The position - Cook & Chef Full Time

Locations: Ho Jiak Haymarket, Ho Jiak Town Hall, Ho Jiak Chatswood, Ho Jiak Strathfield, Tam Jiak Pyrmont & Ho Liao Wynyard (coming soon).

Are you looking for your next hospitality job?

That’s great! Because we’re always looking for great new team members. From back of house chefs and kitchen hands, to front of house wait staff and servers, to management roles. This will be an upscale venue with lots of training on both foodand beverage conveniently. Our stores are reopening at full capacity, there are a number of open opportunities. We are looking for Full time:

- Chef de Partie
- Junior Chef de Partie
- Commis Chef
- Wok Chef
- Fry Chef
- Cook

Your responsibilities as a Cook/ Chef will include but not be limited to:

- Daily preparation for kitchen service
- Collaborate on menu development, bringing fresh ideas and innovative takes on traditional dishes.
- Maintain standards for food storage, rotation, quality, and appearance
- Ensure compliance with NSW food safety regulations
- Contribute to a positive, team-oriented work environment.

Requirements:

- Hold relevant level of certificate IV in Kitchen Management for Cook role and Diploma of Hospitality Management for Chef role




- Have a minimum of 1 year of experience (required)
- A passion for quality food and customer service
- Knowledge of Malaysian cuisine would be beneficial but not a must
- Knowledge of food service and preparation
- Experience in commercial kitchen setting
- Able to work unsupervised
- Understanding of OH&S; and food safety practices
- Basic knife skills
- Exceptional personal presentation & "can do" attitude

Perks and benefits Why work with us?

Ho Jiak combines traditional Malaysian recipes with innovative ingredients and techniques to bring you some of Sydney’s best Malaysian food. And with venues across Sydney, you’ll be joining an ever-growing team of enthusiastic and friendly staff. Plus, the edible perks are pretty good too! We offer:

- Above award pay.
- Flexibility for the right candidates.
- Daily staff meal
- Food to take home after your shift
- Opportunity for more work at our other sister venues
- A great working environment
- Excellent tips Commission exciting incentives
- Discounts at sister venues HoJiak TownHall/Haymarket/Strathfield/ Chatswood/Pyrmont/ Wynyard
- Excellent learning and development opportunities
- Incredible career progression in our rapidly growing group

If this is you, please submit your resume [email protected]

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Employee discount

Experience:

- Kitchen: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Cook/Chef (Haymarket)
🏢 Ho Jiak
📍 Haymarket