About the role

We are seeking a hands-on Chef to join our busy yum cha and Chinese restaurant kitchen team. Working under the Head Chef and senior chefs, you will support different kitchen sections and assist with yum cha, à la carte, banquet and function services.

Key responsibilities
Prepare, cook and present dishes to restaurant standards
Work across kitchen sections including preparation, steaming, fryer, oven, cold section, soups and stocks
Assist with yum cha and Chinese dishes according to your skills and experience
Maintain food quality, presentation, portion control and food safety standards
Assist with stock control, storage, stock rotation and minimising food waste
Support senior chefs with ordering, menu preparation and recipe standardisation
Coordinate with kitchen and front-of-house teams during service

About you
Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery, or equivalent qualification




At least two years of relevant commercial kitchen experience as a Chef
Experience in a busy restaurant, hotel, banquet, function or high-volume kitchen
Solid cooking, food preparation and organisational skills
Valuable understanding of food safety, hygiene and stock rotation
Reliable, qualified and able to work effectively as part of a team
Mandarin and/or Cantonese language skills would be advantageous for communication within our kitchen team
Available for a rotating roster including evenings, weekends and public holidays

About us

Golden Palace Chinese Restaurant is an established Chinese restaurant in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, offering traditional Chinese cuisine, yum cha, à la carte dining, banquets and functions.

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