About the role

We are looking for an experienced, reliable full time Cook to join our busy kitchen team. You will work closely with our head chef and kitchen staff to prepare and cook a wide variety of dishes to a consistently high standard, in a fast-paced but supportive environment.

Key responsibilities

· Prepare and cook a wide range of Chinese dishes, including handmade dumplings (steamed and grilled), wok-fried dishes, noodles, soups and rice dishes, in accordance with the restaurant's menu and recipes.

· Examine foodstuffs such as meat, seafood and vegetables to ensure freshness and quality before use in food preparation.

· Regulate and monitor the temperature of woks, steamers, grills and other kitchen equipment to ensure food is cooked correctly, evenly and safely.

· Season food during cooking, including preparing sauces to maintain consistent flavour and quality.

· Portion and plate dishes, adding garnishes, sauces and gravies to meet the restaurant's presentation standards.

· Store raw and prepared food correctly in temperature-controlled facilities, in line with food safety and hygiene requirements.

· Prepare dishes to meet special dietary requirements, including vegetarian and low-gluten options as identified on the menu.





· Assist with planning menu items and estimating the quantities of ingredients required for daily service.

· Monitor stock levels of kitchen ingredients and notify management when reordering is required.

· Maintain a clean, organised and hygienic kitchen and work area in compliance with food safety regulations.

· Work collaboratively with other kitchen and front-of-house staff to ensure smooth, effective service during busy periods.

What we're looking for
Qualification: Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent trade qualification) preferred. Candidates without a formal qualification but with substantial, relevant full-time cooking experience will also be considered.
Experience: Minimum 1 year of full-time (or equivalent part-time/casual) experience working as a Cook in a commercial kitchen.
Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and workplace health & safety practices.
Experience with Chinese cuisine (dumplings, wok cooking, noodles) highly regarded but not essential.
Ability to work efficiently in a rapid-paced kitchen, including some weekends and public holidays.

Pay: $78,000.00 – $83,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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