Employer: Ikigai Ramen
Location: Shop 139, 43 Hibberson Street, Gungahlin ACT ****
Employment type: Full-time, permanent
Salary: $80,000 to $85,000 per year plus superannuation
Hours: 38 hours per week
About us
Ikigai Ramen is a locally owned Japanese ramen restaurant in the Gungahlin town centre.
We make our broths in-house and cook them slowly, and our menu covers Tonkotsu, Tori Paitan, Shoyu, Miso and Ebi Curry ramen along with a range of Japanese small plates.
We open late into the evening and have a steady base of regular customers.
What you will do
Plan and prepare menu items, including broths, tare, noodles, toppings and small plates, to the restaurant's recipes and standards
Cook and plate dishes during service with consistent portioning, flavour and presentation
Work with the Head Chef on menu development, specials and costing of new dishes
Check stock levels, place orders with suppliers and manage food costs and wastage
Keep the kitchen compliant with food safety, hygiene and HACCP requirements, including temperature logs and correct storage




Train and supervise junior cooks and kitchen hands, and check their work during service
Keep equipment clean and in valuable working order and report maintenance issues
What we are looking for
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or a higher qualification, or equivalent trade qualification
At least 2 years' full-time experience as a chef in a commercial kitchen
Experience working in a busy, high-volume kitchen
Working knowledge of food safety and hygiene rules
Ability to lead a small team during service
Experience with Japanese cuisine or ramen is an advantage but not required
Availability for evening, weekend and public holiday shifts on a rotating roster
What we offer
Salary of $80,000 to $85,000 per year plus superannuation, depending on experience
38 hours per week on a regular roster
Staff meals on shift
A stable, permanent position in a growing local business
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