Kitchen Hand / Junior Sous Chef – Modern Japanese Dining

Job Details
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time
Salary/Pay: [Insert Pay Rate / Hourly Rate]
Location: [Insert Restaurant Suburb/Location]

About Us Join our team at [Insert Restaurant Name], a vibrant Up-to-date Japanese dining restaurant dedicated to authentic techniques, fresh ingredients, and exceptional culinary experiences. We are looking for a dedicated and hard-working Kitchen Hand / Junior Sous Chef who is passionate about food, eager to learn Japanese cuisine, and ready to grow with us.

What We Offer
Secure Hours: Enjoy consistent and reliable rosters to help maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Skill Development: Learn directly from experienced chefs in Japanese food prep, plating, and kitchen operations.
Great Team Culture: Work in a supportive, professional, and dynamic kitchen environment.

Key Duties & Responsibilities
Dishwashing & Kitchen Sanitation: Maintain cleanliness, sanitize equipment, and keep work areas clean to health and safety standards.
Food Preparation: Assist with basic knife skills, trimming, slicing, and preparing fresh ingredients for daily service.
Portioning & Prep:



Measure and portion ingredients accurately according to menu specifications.
Service Assistance: Help during line service with basic cooking tasks, plating dishes, and supporting the head chef.
Stock Management: Monitor inventory, organize storage, and practice strict FIFO stock rotation.

Requirements
Basic kitchen experience or formal culinary training (experience in Japanese cuisine is a bonus, but not required).
Positive basic knife skills and a general understanding of kitchen food safety standards.
Strong work ethic, reliability, and punctuality.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and handle pressure during busy services.
A team-player attitude with a solid desire to learn and improve skills.

How to Apply If you are eager to take the next step in your kitchen career and join a top-tier Modern Japanese restaurant, we’d love to hear from you! Click Apply Now with your resume attached.

Pay: $1,200.00 – $1,250.00 per week

Perks:
Free drinks
Free food

Work Location: In person

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