Job Description

Matsumoto Japanese restaurant – Brunswick East VIC

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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.

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Key responsibilities

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- Prepare ingredients for the sushi bar, hot kitchen, and tempura stations daily
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- Execute traditional Japanese cooking techniques including grilling (Yakimitori/Robata), frying (Tempura), and simmering
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- Ensure all dishes meet restaurant standards for traditional Japanese aesthetic presentation
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- Maintain clean, sanitized, and organized work stations throughout service
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- Monitor stock levels, rotate ingredients using FIFO, and minimize food waste
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- Communicate effectively with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service for our 60 guests
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- Adhere strictly to local food health and safety regulations
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About you

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