Matsumoto Japanese restaurant – Brunswick East VIC

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Japanese Cook to join our dynamic 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

- Prepare ingredients for the sushi bar, hot kitchen, and tempura stations daily
- Execute traditional Japanese cooking techniques including grilling (Yakimitori/Robata), frying (Tempura), and simmering
- Ensure all dishes meet restaurant standards for traditional Japanese aesthetic presentation
- Maintain clean, sanitized, and organized work stations throughout service
- Monitor stock levels, rotate ingredients using FIFO, and minimize food waste




- Communicate effectively with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service for our 60 guests
- Adhere strictly to local food health and safety regulations

About you

- Minimum 1 year of experience cooking in a commercial Japanese kitchen
- Proven proficiency in Japanese knife skills (Hōchōjutsu) and cooking methods
- Ability to work quickly and accurately during high-volume peak dinner rushes
- Capability to stand for long periods and work in a high-temperature workplace
- Strong cooperative mindset to work alongside sushi chefs and kitchen hands
- Availability to work nights, weekends, and public holidays
- Trade certificate (preferred)
- Valid food handler's safety certificate (preferred)

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