Job Description

Salary: $79,500 + superannuation per annum

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Hours: 38 hours per week

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About Canteen By Ramen Daddy

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Canteen By Ramen Daddy is a Japanese-inspired restaurant and bar located at Dairy Road in Fyshwick, Canberra. We operate lunch and dinner services, with a menu centred around ramen and contemporary Japanese-style dishes.

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Our kitchen prepares a diverse range of dishes including ramen, broths, mazesoba, rice bowls, katsu sandos, small plates and other Japanese-inspired menu items. As our business continues to grow and expand its food and dining operations, we are looking for a full time Commis Chef to join our kitchen team.

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About the Role

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As a Commis Chef, you will work as part of our established kitchen team under the direction of the Head Chef, Sous Chef and Chef de Partie.

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You will assist with daily food preparation and cooking across different kitchen sections and help ensure that dishes are prepared consistently and efficiently during busy lunch and dinner services.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Prepare ingredients and complete daily mise en place for lunch and dinner services
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- Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes, portion sizes and presentation standards
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- Assist with preparing ramen broths, stocks, sauces, garnishes and other menu components
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- Prepare, portion and cook proteins including pork and chicken
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- Work across assigned kitchen stations including the hot line, fryer and food preparation areas
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- Prepare ramen, mazesoba, rice dishes, katsu items, side dishes and other Japanese-style dishes
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- Assist senior chefs with small plates and other dinner menu items
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- Plate and present dishes consistently to restaurant standards
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- Check the quality and freshness of ingredients
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- Assist with receiving, storing, rotating and monitoring kitchen stock
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- Minimized food waste through correct preparation, portioning and storage
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- Maintain clean and organized preparation, cooking, storage and refrigeration areas
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- Follow food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements
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- Work closely with the wider kitchen team to ensure smooth and efficient service
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Skills and Experience

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- Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent
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- At least 1 year of relevant commercial kitchen experience at Chef level
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- Practical knowledge of commercial food preparation and cooking techniques
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- Ability to follow recipes, preparation lists and presentation standards
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- Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and safe food handling
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- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment
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- Good organisational and time-management skills
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- Availability to work lunch and dinner services, including weekends and public holidays as rostered
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What We Offer

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- Full-time, ongoing employment
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- $79,500 + superannuation per annum
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- 38 hours per week
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- Supportive and structured kitchen team
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- Opportunity to work across a diverse Japanese-inspired menu
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- Opportunity to develop your skills as the business continues to grow and expand
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📌 Commis Chef (Canberra)
🏢 Canteen by Ramen Daddy
📍 Canberra