Company: Tokyo Sushi Vincentia Location: 8 Moona Creek Road, Vincentia, NSW 2540 Employment type: Full time (38 hours per week) Qualifications Required: Certificate III or higher qualification in Cookery or equivalent qualification. Experience Required: At least 3 years of relevant experience in cooking role is required. Experience gained as a Kitchen Hand or Restaurant Manager will not be considered as relevant cooking experience. Applicants with experience in Japanese or Korean cuisine will be highly regarded.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare, cook and present a variety of hot food items in accordance with the business’ recipes and quality standards.
- Prepare ingredients by washing, cutting, marinating, seasoning and portioning food prior to service.
- Monitor cooking times and temperatures to ensure food is cooked consistently and safely.
- Ensure all meals are prepared and served promptly during busy service periods.
- Maintain food quality, presentation and portion control to ensure consistency across all menu items.
- Assist with planning daily food production based on customer demand and stock availability.
- Monitor stock levels and notify management when ingredients and kitchen supplies require replenishment.
- Receive, inspect and correctly store food deliveries in accordance with food safety requirements.
- Rotate stock using FIFO (First In, First Out) principles and minimise food wastage.
- Maintain a clean, organised and hygienic kitchen by cleaning workstations, equipment and food preparation areas throughout each shift.
- Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation and workplace health and safety regulations.
- Assist with the development of new menu items and suggest improvements to existing dishes where appropriate.
- Work collaboratively with other kitchen and front-of-house staff to ensure efficient service for both takeaway and seated customers.
- Report equipment faults, food quality issues or safety concerns to management promptly.
- Perform other kitchen-related duties as reasonably directed by management.