Chef- Asian Cuisine

Canberra Labor Club; Australian Capital Territory; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Award Wages

Supportive kitchen team

Staff discounts

Job summary

Canberra Labor Club is seeking a talented Qualified Chef - Asian Cuisine & Wok Specialist to join our busy kitchen team. This hands-on role is ideal for an experienced chef with extensive knowledge of Asian cuisine and proven experience operating a commercial wok station.

You will be responsible for preparing and cooking high-quality meals while maintaining consistency, efficiency and presentation standards during service. Availability for evenings, weekends and public holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent trade qualification.
• Minimum two years' experience operating a commercial wok station in a busy kitchen environment.
• Demonstrated experience preparing a range of Asian cuisine dishes.
• Strong skills across wok, grill, fryer, pan and preparation sections.
• Ability to work efficiently and maintain quality under pressure.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Reliable, professional and team-oriented approach.
• Availability to work a rotating roster including evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of Asian cuisine dishes to a high standard.
• Ensure the consistent quality, presentation and timely delivery of meals.
• Follow all food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Assist with stock control, stock rotation and minimising food wastage.
• Maintain a clean, organised and professional kitchen environment.
• Work effectively as part of a team to deliver an outstanding dining experience.
• Work across multiple kitchen sections as required.

Skills

Asian cuisine

Wok operation

Food safety

Teamwork

Preparation skills

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Tools

Wok station

Grill

Fryer

Pan preparation

Job description

Canberra Labor Club is seeking a talented and experienced Qualified Chef - Asian Cuisine & Wok Specialist to join our busy kitchen team.

About the role

This hands-on role is ideal for an experienced chef with extensive knowledge of Asian cuisine and proven experience operating a commercial wok station. You will be responsible for preparing and cooking high-quality meals while maintaining consistency, efficiency and presentation standards during service. The successful candidate will be confident working across a variety of kitchen sections and contribute positively to a collaborative team environment.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of Asian cuisine dishes to a high standard.
• Ensure the consistent quality, presentation and timely delivery of meals.
• Follow all food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Assist with stock control, stock rotation and minimising food wastage.
• Maintain a clean, organised and professional kitchen environment.
• Work effectively as part of a team to deliver an outstanding dining experience.
• Work across multiple kitchen sections as required.

About you

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent trade qualification.
• Minimum two years' experience operating a commercial wok station in a busy kitchen environment.
• Demonstrated experience preparing a range of Asian cuisine dishes.
• Strong skills across wok, grill, fryer, pan and preparation sections.
• Ability to work efficiently and maintain quality under pressure.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Reliable, professional and team-oriented approach.
• Availability to work a rotating roster including evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Above Award Wages.

Supportive and professional kitchen team.

Staff benefits and employee discounts.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have unrestricted working rights in Australia and be able to provide evidence of their work rights if requested. Canberra Labor Club is not offering employer sponsorship for this position. We are an equal opportunity provider. Only short-listed applicant swill be contacted.