Job Description

Job description

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Court Lantern (Asian) Restaurant is seeking an experienced Chef to join our kitchen team in Hamilton, Victoria. This is a full-time position offering an opportunity to work in an established regional restaurant and contribute to the preparation and delivery of a diverse Asian-inspired menu.

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About Us

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Court Lantern (Asian) Restaurant is an established restaurant located in the regional city of Hamilton, Victoria. We offer a diverse Asian-inspired menu and provide both dine-in and takeaway services to the local community.

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Our menu includes a broad selection of stir-fried dishes, noodles, rice dishes, meat, poultry and seafood, with a focus on freshly prepared food, consistent quality and reliable service.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Prepare and cook dishes in accordance with established recipes, menu requirements and restaurant standards, including a range of Asian-style dishes
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- Plan and prepare menu items and contribute to menu development in consultation with management and kitchen staff
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- Apply appropriate cooking techniques, including wok cooking and high-heat stir-frying, while maintaining consistency in taste, portioning and presentation
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- Coordinate food preparation and kitchen activities to ensure efficient and timely service during busy periods
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- Check the quality and freshness of ingredients, monitor stock levels and assist with ordering and appropriate food storage
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- Maintain high standards of food quality, food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness throughout daily operations
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- Work collaboratively with the kitchen and front-of-house teams and assist with training and supervising kitchen staff where required
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Required Skills and Experience

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- Relevant commercial cookery qualification or equivalent industry qualification
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- Relevant experience in a commercial restaurant or kitchen environment
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- Strong practical cooking skills and sound knowledge of commercial kitchen operations
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- Experience with Asian cuisine and wok-based cooking techniques will be highly regarded
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- Valuable understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements, with the ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment
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Why Join Us?

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- Stable, full-time employment with an established restaurant in Hamilton
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- Opportunity to work with a diverse Asian-inspired menu
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- Supportive and collaborative kitchen environment
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- Opportunity to contribute to menu development and daily kitchen operations
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- Long-term opportunity within an established regional hospitality business
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Job Type: Full-time, permanent

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Hours: 38 hours per week

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Salary: $80,000 – $85,000 per annum, excluding superannuation

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Work Location: Hamilton VIC 3300

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Work arrangement: In person

📌 Chef (Hamilton)
🏢 COURT LANTERN RESTAURANT
📍 Hamilton