About Us

We’re a small family-run Japanese izakaya in Sydney. Our menu is built around Japanese-inspired dishes made with care, and our kitchen is lively, close-knit and always moving.

We’re looking for a dependable, enthusiastic Cook to join the team. If you love the energy of a busy kitchen, take pride in what you put on the plate and want to keep growing your skills, we’d love to meet you.

The Role

You’ll work side by side with our head chef, preparing Japanese dishes and keeping the kitchen running smoothly through our lunch and dinner services.

What You’ll Do

- Prepare ingredients for service: washing, cutting, slicing, mixing and seasoning
- Make rolls, sauces and other dishes following our house recipes
- Cook and plate dishes on the hot section, keeping quality, consistency and presentation high
- Keep an eye on cooking times, temperatures and portion sizes
- Work closely with the chef and team to keep prep and service on track during rushes
- Track stock levels,



rotate ingredients and help with stocktakes
- Help prepare recipes and contribute to recent menu ideas when needed
- Keep equipment, utensils and work areas clean, including washing up
- Follow food safety, hygiene and workplace safety standards

What We’re Looking For

- At least 1 year of experience working as a cook
- Knowledge of Japanese cooking techniques and traditions
- Confident knife skills and a keen eye for detail
- Able to lift and carry items and stay on your feet during long shifts
- Available Tuesday night and all day on Wednesdays and Thursdays

Pay: $27.00 – $36.00 per hour

Benefits

- Employee discount
- Free food

Application Question(s):
- Are you able to commit on Tue night, Wed & Thur all day?

Experience:
- Japanese cuisine: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

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