About the role

Ton & Co is a Japanese Tonkatsu specialist located in Windsor / Prahran area. We are looking for an experienced Chef to lead the kitchen in accordance to the company's menu and standards.

Key responsibilities
Preparation before service and cooking during service
Monitor the quality and presentation of dishes throughout preparation and service to ensure consistency with the restaurant's standards
Demonstrate food preparation and cooking techniques and provide guidance and training to junior kitchen staff
Liaise with the Head Chef / management regarding food preparation, menu development, stock requirements and kitchen operations
Stock checking
Maintain upkeep of the kitchen with assistance from other team members
As we are a small team, to rotate in roles which includes cleaning and assisting in dishwashing as necessary

About you
Possess intimate knowledge regarding pork / meats and meat conditions and be able to identify meat conditions (e.g. PSE & DFD meat conditions)




Have an understanding of the process of brining / curing / resting meats to improve meat quality prior to cooking
Have an understanding of Japanese cuisine in terms of preparing dashi, sauces, etc and be able to identify nuances in different ingredients, brand of products, etc
Experience in crumbing ingredients to qualified Japanese standards will be a big advantage
Have experience in achieving target temperatures for meats and seafood
Have an understanding and knowledge in upkeep of kitchen hygiene, managing systematic risks, storage temperature requirements, etc
Existing full time working rights will be required

About us

Ton & Co is a Japanese Tonkatsu specialist located in Windsor / Prahran area. We are a small team and kitchen with a small menu, but execution must be to a high standard. We are located near public transport (train & tram), private parking is also available if necessary.

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