Japanese Speaking Cook Wanted experience in Hot Food, Sushi and Sashimi preparation

Hot Line & Cooking: Prepare and cook hot meals following our established company recipes and presentation standards.

Sushi & Sashimi Prep: Prepare sushi rice according to company recipes, fillet/break down fresh fish, and slice high-quality sashimi and sushi items.

Supply & Stock Management: Monitor inventory levels and order kitchen supplies/ingredients to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

Peak Service Execution: Handle high-volume, busy dining periods efficiently while maintaining food quality, consistency, and speed.

Kitchen Hygiene & Safety: Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitized workstation adhering to food safety guidelines.

Yama IzakayaKey Responsibilities

Hot Line & Cooking: Prepare and cook hot meals following our established company recipes and presentation standards.

Sushi & Sashimi Prep: Prepare sushi rice according to company recipes, fillet/break down fresh fish, and slice high-quality sashimi and sushi items.

Supply & Stock Management: Monitor inventory levels and order kitchen supplies/ingredients to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

Peak Service Execution: Handle high-volume,



busy dining periods efficiently while maintaining food quality, consistency, and speed.

Kitchen Hygiene & Safety: Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitized workstation adhering to food safety guidelines.

Key Qualifications & Requirements

Language: Fluent in Japanese (ability to communicate effectively with the kitchen team).

Experience: Proven experience as a cook/chef in a Japanese restaurant or sushi kitchen.

Technical Skills: Knife skills for fish preparation/sashimi and experience cooking hot dishes.

Process-Oriented: Ability to follow strict recipes, portion guidelines, and preparation methods.

Performance Under Pressure: Ability to multitask and stay calm during busy meal rushes.

Reliability: Solid work ethic, attention to detail, and punctuality.

About Company

At Yama Zaru, we pride ourselves on delivering authentic Japanese cuisine and exceptional dining experiences. We are looking for a skilled, passionate, and reliable Japanese-speaking Cook to join our dynamic kitchen team.

Work Type: Full time

Salary: $72000-86000

Job Publish: 16-10-2026

Job Expire: 15-11-2026

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📌 Japanese Speaking Cook Wanted experience in Hot Food, Sushi and Sashimi preparation (Cairns North)
🏢 Yama Izakaya
📍 Cairns North