Cook

Kiraku Japanese; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiraku Japanese in Melbourne is seeking a dedicated cook to join our busy kitchen. You will monitor quality at all stages, portion and plate dishes, and help prepare and cook meals to order. The role requires a Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery and at least 1 year of experience as a Japanese cook in a bustling kitchen.

Full Australian work rights and a full-time availability are essential. You will assist in menu planning, train junior staff, and manage stock and ingredients to ensure smooth

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery is required.
• At least 1 year of experience as a Japanese Cook in a busy commercial kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring quality of food at all stages of preparation.
• Portioning food, plating, and adding gravies, sauces, and garnishes.
• Checking quality, serving size and presentation before serving.
• Operating cooking equipment and controlling temperature and seasoning.
• Preparing and cooking dishes and ingredients.
• Preparing food for customer orders and dietary requirements.
• Freezing and preserving food.
• Assisting Chef to plan menus and manage kitchen operations.
• Supervising and training junior kitchen staff.
• Stocktaking and ordering ingredients.

Skills

Japanese cooking

Food safety

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

• Monitoring quality of food at all stages of preparation.
• Portioning food, placing it on plates, and adding gravies, sauces, and garnishes.
• Checking the quality, serving size and presentation before serving.
• Operating various cooking equipment, include controlling and monitoring the cooking temperature and seasoning food while cooking.
• Preparing and cooking dishes.
• Preparing food ingredients for cooking purpose.
• Preparing and cooking food as per customer orders and to meet their special dietary requirements.
• Freezing and preserving food.
• Assisting Chef to plan menus, estimate food requirements, and manage kitchen operations.
• Supervising and training other junior kitchen staff.
• Stocktaking and ordering ingredients

Qualifications & Skills required:

You must have a Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, and at least 1 year of experience as a Japanese Cook in a busy commercial kitchen.

Applicants must have full Australian work right, and are available to work on a full-time basis.