Court Lantern (Asian) Restaurant is seeking an experienced Chef to join our kitchen team in Hamilton, Victoria. This is a full-time position offering an opportunity to work in an established regional restaurant and contribute to the preparation and delivery of a diverse Asian-inspired menu.
About Us
Court Lantern (Asian) Restaurant is an established restaurant located in the regional city of Hamilton, Victoria. We offer a diverse Asian-inspired menu and provide both dine-in and takeaway services to the local community.
Our menu includes a broad selection of stir-fried dishes, noodles, rice dishes, and meat, poultry, and seafood, with a focus on freshly prepared food, consistent quality, and reliable service.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook dishes in accordance with established recipes, menu requirements and restaurant standards, including a range of Asian-style dishes
- Plan and prepare menu items and contribute to menu development in consultation with management and kitchen staff
- Apply appropriate cooking techniques, including wok cooking and high-heat stir-frying, while maintaining consistency in taste, portioning and presentation
- Coordinate food preparation and kitchen activities to ensure efficient and timely service during busy periods
- Check the quality and freshness of ingredients, monitor stock levels and assist with ordering and appropriate food storage
- Maintain high standards of food quality, food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness throughout daily operations
- Work collaboratively with the kitchen and front-of-house teams and assist with training and supervising kitchen staff where required
Required Skills & Experience
- Relevant commercial cookery qualification or equivalent industry qualification
- Relevant experience in a commercial restaurant or kitchen environment
- Strong practical cooking skills and sound knowledge of commercial kitchen operations
- Experience with Asian cuisine and wok-based cooking techniques will be highly regarded
- Good understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements, with the ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment
Why Join Us?
- Stable, full-time employment with an established restaurant in Hamilton
- Opportunity to work with a diverse Asian-inspired menu and develop your commercial cooking skills
- Supportive and collaborative kitchen environment
- Opportunity to contribute to menu development and day-to-day kitchen operations
- Long-term opportunity within an established regional hospitality business
If you are passionate about cooking, take pride in producing consistent quality food and enjoy working as part of a busy kitchen team, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now to join the team at Court Lantern (Asian) Restaurant and become part of an established local restaurant serving the Hamilton community.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant qualifications and employment experience through Indeed.
Job Type: Full-time
Hours: 38 hours per week
Salary: $80,000 – $85,000 per annum, excluding superannuation
Work Location: Hamilton VIC 3300
Pay: $80,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
