We are seeking a skilled and passionate Japanese Cook to join our agile kitchen team. Our restaurant accommodates 60 seats, offering an intimate yet fast-paced dining experience. You will be responsible for preparing high-quality, authentic Japanese dishes, ensuring consistency, speed, and exceptional presentation.
Key Responsibilities
- Food Preparation: Prepare ingredients for the sushi bar, hot kitchen, and tempura stations daily.
- Cooking: Execute traditional Japanese cooking techniques including grilling (Yakimitori/Robata), frying (Tempura), and simmering.
- Plating: Ensure all dishes meet restaurant standards for traditional Japanese aesthetic presentation.
- Station Management: Maintain clean, sanitized, and organized work stations throughout service.
- Inventory Control: Monitor stock levels, rotate ingredients using FIFO, and minimize food waste.
- Collaboration: Communicate effectively with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service for our 60 guests.
- Safety Compliance: Adhere strictly to local food health and safety regulations.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum 1 years of experience cooking in a commercial Japanese kitchen.
- Technique: Proven proficiency in Japanese knife skills (Hōchōjutsu) and cooking methods.
- Efficiency: Ability to work quickly and accurately during high-volume peak dinner rushes.
- Stamina: Capability to stand for long periods and work in a high-temperature environment.
- Teamwork: Strong cooperative mindset to work alongside sushi chefs and kitchen hands.
- Flexibility: Availability to work nights, weekends, and public holidays.
Preferred Qualifications
- Trade certificate
- Valid food handler's safety certificate.
Pay: From $78,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
📌 Cook/Chef (Brunswick East)
🏢 Matsumoto Japanese restaurant
📍 Brunswick East
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