About the role

This is a full-time, permanent position working 38 hours per week. You will work across our kitchen sections alongside our Head Chef - including dim sum, wok, fryer, roast meats and plating - with the opportunity to grow with the business. Evening and weekend work is required.

Key responsibilities

- Prepare and cook dishes across our full menu, including handmade dim sum, wok mains, sizzling plates, soups, congee, noodle and rice dishes

- Prepare Cantonese-style roast meats to our standard, including BBQ pork, roast duck, crispy roast pork and crispy skin chicken

- Steam, deep-fry, wok-toss and roast using high-heat techniques, and plate to our recipe and presentation standards

- Season food during cooking and finish dishes with the correct sauces and garnishes

- Complete mise en place and ingredient preparation before each service

- Manage an allocated kitchen section during service and maintain workflow during busy periods

- Monitor stock levels, assist with ordering and ensure correct stock rotation and storage

- Maintain food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards at all times, including correct handling of raw and cooked foods

- Follow workplace health and safety procedures and use equipment correctly

About you





- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, or an equivalent qualification or relevant commercial cooking experience

- At least 2 years of experience in a commercial kitchen

- Experience with Chinese cuisine, dim sum or wok cooking is highly regarded

- Strong wok and high-heat cooking skills, with confidence in steaming, deep-frying and roasting

- Current Food Handler / Food Safety certificate, or willingness to obtain one

- Ability to work efficiently under pressure during busy service

- Good communication skills in English

- Reliable, punctual and a strong team player

Benefits

- Staff meals during shifts

- Staff discount on food and beverages

- Close to public transport

- Training and career development opportunities

About us

China Panda Bar & Kitchen is a contemporary Chinese restaurant and bar in East Perth. Our menu covers handmade dim sum, Cantonese-style roast meats, wok mains, sizzling plates, soups, congee, noodles, rice dishes and sides, served alongside a full bar. We prepare fresh food from scratch and are now looking for a skilled Cook to join our kitchen on a full-time, permanent basis.

📌 Cook (East Perth)
🏢 PANDA CAPITAL
📍 East Perth