Cook - Full-Time Opportunity PAN PACIFIC TRADING PTY. LTD.

Who we are

Located in Galleria Shopping Centre, Morley, Hong Kong Taste is an exciting new Hong Kong-style restaurant preparing to open at the end of November. We offer a wide variety of authentic Hong Kong-inspired dishes, bringing the vibrant flavours and dining culture of Hong Kong to the local community. With a brand-new restaurant and an entirely recent team, we are looking for a motivated and experienced cook to join us from the beginning, lead our team and help establish a successful dining destination.

The role

This is a permanent, full-time position of 38 hours per week. Working under the guidance of our Head Chef, you'll rotate across our kitchen sections — dim sum, wok, fryer, roast meats and plating — with genuine room to develop as the business grows. Evening and weekend shifts apply.

What you'll be doing

· Preparing and cooking dishes from across our menu, from handmade dim sum and wok mains through to sizzling plates, soups, congee, and noodle and rice dishes

· Producing Cantonese-style roast meats to our house standard, covering BBQ pork, roast duck, crispy roast pork and crispy skin chicken

· Working with high-heat techniques — steaming, deep-frying, wok-tossing and roasting — and plating up to our recipe and presentation specifications

· Seasoning dishes throughout the cooking process and finishing them with the correct sauces and garnishes

· Completing mise en place and ingredient prep ahead of every service

· Taking charge of an allocated section during service and keeping the workflow moving through peak periods





· Keeping an eye on stock levels, supporting with ordering, and making sure stock rotation and storage are done properly

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

· Following workplace health and safety procedures and operating equipment safely and correctly

What you'll bring

· A Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, an equivalent qualification, or solid commercial cooking experience

· No fewer than two years' experience working in a commercial kitchen

· Background in Chinese cuisine, dim sum or wok cooking will be highly regarded

· Confident wok and high-heat cooking ability, with sound steaming, deep-frying and roasting skills

· A current Food Handler / Food Safety certificate, or a willingness to obtain one

· The capacity to stay efficient and composed under pressure during busy service

· The ability to communicate in English for day-to-day kitchen operations

· Dependable, punctual and a genuine team player

· The ability to speak Mandarin will be highly regarded

· Australian working rights are preferred; employer visa sponsorship may be available for suitable overseas applicants

Salary & benefits

· $85,000 – $95,000 per annum plus superannuation

· Permanent full-time position, 38 hours per week

· Staff meals provided on shift

· Staff discount on food and beverages

· Conveniently located near public transport

· Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Pay: $85,000.00 – $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Employee discount
- Free drinks
- Free food

Work Location: In person

📌 Cook (Morley)
🏢 PAN PACIFIC TRADING
📍 Morley