Cook

We are looking for an experienced and reliable Cook to join our kitchen team on a full-time basis.

The successful candidate will have strong hands-on cooking skills and experience in preparing Chinese hotpot ingredients, soup bases, sauces and seasonings while maintaining consistent flavour and quality.

Key tasks:

• Prepare and cook a variety of menu items in accordance with established requirements and quality standards.
• Prepare different soup bases, broths, sauces, marinades, seasoning mixes, dipping sauces and other components required for different menu items.
• Prepare and cook dry pot and stir-fried dishes using appropriate wok cooking, seasoning and heat-control techniques.
• Prepare a variety of specialty snacks, side dishes and other cooked menu items.
• Prepare meat, seafood, vegetables, tofu products and other ingredients through appropriate cutting, portioning, marinating, blanching and pre-cooking techniques.
• Adjust seasoning, cooking time and temperature, meanwhile maintain consistent flavour, texture and presentation.
• Check the freshness and quality of ingredients and ensure food is properly stored, rotated and handled.
• Monitor ingredient and stock levels and assist with ordering food and kitchen supplies as required.
• Maintain portion control and minimise food wastage during preparation and service.
• Maintain a clean and organised kitchen and comply with food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Work closely with other kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation and service during busy periods.

Skills and Experience

• Cooking relevant qualification is preferred
• Previous experience working as a Cook in a busy commercial kitchen.
• Strong practical cooking skills, particularly in soup and broth preparation, sauce and seasoning preparation, wok cooking and stir-frying.
• Good understanding of Chinese spices, seasonings, sauces and flavour combinations.
• Good knife skills and experience preparing meat, seafood and other fresh ingredients.
• Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene and safe food-handling practices.
• Ability to manage multiple dishes during busy service periods.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Pay: $73,000.00 – $79,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Free drinks
• Free food
• Maternity leave
• Parental leave
• Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person