We are currently seeking a well-qualified Cook to join the agile, busy team at our newly opened branch, Yutaka Sawa Epsom. Yutaka Sawa offers high-quality Japanese food in a warm, welcoming workplace for all our customers.

The cooks will be responsible for preparing variety of foods according to our menu and clients’ specifications. The candidate will take the following duties:
Preparing, cooking and presenting a range of Japanese dishes, such as sushi and sashimi, tempura, teriyaki and curry dishes, grilled seafood, and noodle and rice dishes, to the restaurant’s recipes and standards
Checking fish, seafood, meat and produce for quality and freshness before use
Carrying out mise en place, cutting and portioning ingredients and preparing stocks, sauces and rice ready for service
Operating grills, fryers and stovetops, and applying the right techniques (grilling, deep-frying, steaming and stir-frying) to cook each dish correctly




Seasoning and tasting dishes during cooking to achieve the intended flavour and texture
Portioning and plating dishes with the appropriate sauces, garnishes and accompaniments
Preparing dishes to meet special dietary requirements and customer requests
Receiving deliveries, storing and rotating food correctly, and helping monitor stock levels
Keeping the kitchen and equipment clean and following food safety and hygiene requirements

The successful candidates need to demonstrate below requirements:
At least Cert III in Commercial Cookery, equivalent or above;
At least one year of relevant kitchen experience
Knowledgeable in Japanese or Asian cuisine and cooking;
Ability to work multi-task;
The ability to work independently;
Good communication skills;
A positive attitude with a solid work ethic.

If you are interested, please press the “Apply” button below.

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