Chef

Lexeva and So Pty Ltd; Wilton; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Mr So Chinese Restaurant in Wilton is seeking hands-on cooks to support daily food preparation and service. You will work with fellow kitchen staff to maintain consistent quality and ensure smooth operation during busy periods.

The role requires a relevant cookery qualification or equivalent experience, at least one year in a commercial kitchen, good knife skills, and knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent experience.
• At least 1 year of practical experience in a commercial restaurant kitchen.
• Good food preparation and knife skills.
• Experience preparing and cooking meat, poultry, seafood and vegetables.
• Experience using a range of commercial cooking methods, including frying and high‑volume prep.
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, portion control and kitchen organisation.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure during busy service periods.
• Good time-management and organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills and fluent English.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking dishes from the restaurant's established menu.
• Preparing, cutting, marinating and portioning meat, seafood, vegetables and other ingredients before service.
• Cooking using a range of techniques including wok cooking, stir-frying, braising, steaming and deep-frying.
• Organising daily kitchen preparation according to bookings, dine-in trade, takeaway orders and delivery demand.
• Checking the flavour, quality, portion size and presentation of meals before service.
• Coordinating the timing of food preparation and customer orders during busy service periods.
• Communicating with front-of-house staff regarding orders, dietary requirements and customer requests.
• Monitoring stock levels and ingredient usage and advising management when supplies need to be ordered.
• Checking incoming food supplies for freshness and quality.
• Ensuring ingredients are stored and rotated correctly.

Education

Commercial Cookery qualification

Job description

This is a hands-on kitchen position. You will be involved in daily food preparation and cooking while also helping organise kitchen preparation and service. Working with our cooks and front-of-house team, you will be responsible for maintaining consistent food quality, keeping service running efficiently and providing practical guidance to other kitchen staff when required.

Key responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking dishes from the restaurant's established menu
• Preparing, cutting, marinating and portioning meat, seafood, vegetables and other ingredients before service
• Cooking using a range of techniques including wok cooking, stir-frying, braising, steaming and deep-frying
• Organising daily kitchen preparation according to bookings, dine-in trade, takeaway orders and delivery demand
• Checking the flavour, quality, portion size and presentation of meals before service
• Coordinating the timing of food preparation and customer orders during busy service periods
• Communicating with front-of-house staff regarding orders, dietary requirements and customer requests
• Monitoring stock levels and ingredient usage and advising management when supplies need to be ordered
• Checking incoming food supplies for freshness and quality
• Ensuring ingredients are stored and rotated correctly

About you

• A relevant qualification in Commercial Cookery, Kitchen Management or a related field, or an equivalent combination of training and relevant experience
• At least one year of practical experience in a commercial restaurant kitchen
• Good food preparation and knife skills
• Experience preparing and cooking meat, poultry, seafood and vegetable dishes
• Experience using a range of commercial cooking methods, including frying and high-volume food preparation
• A good understanding of food safety, hygiene, portion control and kitchen organisation
• The ability to work efficiently under pressure during busy service periods
• Good time-management and organisational skills
• Good communication skills and sufficient English to communicate effectively with kitchen staff, management and front-of-house staff
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a small kitchen team

About us

Mr So Chinese Restaurant is an established Chinese restaurant in Wilton offering dine-in, takeaway and delivery services. Our menu covers a wide range of traditional Chinese-style dishes including stir-fries, braised dishes, steamed and deep-fried dishes, noodles, beef, lamb, poultry, pork and seafood, together with selected Thai and Australian-style meals.