Join a cosy and busy restaurant serving authentic, modern Japanese cuisine.
We have been operating in Leederville, WA, for 13 years.
We seek passionate cooks who want to join and grow with us.
These roles are for someone who loves food and great flavours in Japanese cuisine.
You also love sourcing the best seasonal produce and experimenting with new combinations of Japanese and other ingredients.
You are open-minded to giving and receiving feedback and keen to help your team grow.
For this position, you have a Certificate III with at least 2 years of on-the-job training, a Certificate IV, or at least 3 years of experience in Japanese cuisine.
Cook
Responsible for preparing, cooking, and seasoning foods for guests in the establishment.
Skill Level:
The minimum entry requirement for the cook occupation is an Australian Qualifications Framework Certificate III or higher.
Cooks complete a formal apprenticeship or, if not under formal contract, demonstrate three years of hands-on vocational training.
Tasks Include:
- inspects food for quality control
- monitors temperatures of cooking equipment like ovens, grills, etc.
- prepares food for cooking and cooks food
- seasons food appropriately during cooking
- portions food into correct serving sizes, plates it, adds gravies or sauces and garnishes
- stores food in the appropriate temperature-controlled facilities
- may plan menus and estimate food requirements for orders and inventory
- may prepare food for special dietary requirements
- may train kitchen staff and apprentices.
The following conditions also apply to this position.
- Previous experience in a similar or higher-quality Japanese restaurant.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Excellent knife skills and ability to handle knives for sashimi.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with kitchen staff and the front-of-house team.
- Willingness to work shift work, including weekends.
Only applicants who meet all the selection criteria in their written application will be contacted.
Experience in Japanese cuisine is essential, whilst other qualifications are preferred but not mandatory.
We prefer to employ Australian citizens or permanent visa holders, but visa sponsorship is available for exceptional candidates who demonstrate outstanding skills and experience in Japanese cuisine.
Also, casual kitchen-hand positions are available.
Please send your resume and a statement addressing the selection criteria from the above.
Pay: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
