Cook – Full-Time

Ho Dim Sum Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Tim Ho Wan Melbourne is a high-volume Cantonese and yum cha restaurant located in Melbourne CBD. Our menu includes traditional dim sum and handmade buns together with a broad range of Cantonese hot dishes, rice, noodles, soups, congee and seasonal menu items.

We are seeking a skilled cook to prepare and cook a wide range of Cantonese hot dishes and assist with dim sum, maintaining high standards of quality and presentation in a fast-paced kitchen.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in cookery or equivalent as stated in the About you section.
• Sound knowledge of commercial kitchen operations.
• Experience preparing and cooking hot dishes.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-volume kitchen environment.
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain consistent quality.
• Ability to work as part of a coordinated kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking a variety of Cantonese hot dishes, including meat, seafood, vegetables, fried rice, wok-fried noodles, noodle soups and congee.
• Preparing ingredients including meat, seafood, vegetables, rice and noodles and checking freshness and quality.
• Preparing marinades, sauces, seasonings, soup bases and fillings for daily kitchen production.
• Applying cooking techniques including wok-frying, braising, roasting, steaming and deep-frying.
• Monitoring cooking times, temperatures, seasoning, flavour and texture for consistency.
• Portioning, plating and garnishing dishes per restaurant standards.
• Completing food orders efficiently during busy service periods.
• Assisting with the preparation and assembly of selected dim sum items.
• Maintaining appropriate food storage, stock rotation and temperature control.
• Maintaining clean, hygienic and safe food prep and cooking areas.

Skills

High-volume kitchen experience

Food safety

Recipe following

Team collaboration

Cantonese cooking knowledge

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent

Certificate IV qualification

Job description

Tim Ho Wan Melbourne is a high-volume Cantonese and yum cha restaurant located in Melbourne CBD. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of Cantonese hot dishes, including meat, seafood, vegetables, fried rice, wok-fried noodles, noodle soups and congee, as well as assisting with the preparation and assembly of dim sum and yum cha items.

Key responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking a variety of Cantonese hot dishes, including meat, seafood, vegetables, fried rice, wok-fried noodles, noodle soups and congee
• Preparing ingredients including meat, seafood, vegetables, rice and noodles and checking ingredients for freshness and quality
• Preparing marinades, sauces, seasonings, soup bases and fillings required for daily kitchen production
• Applying cooking techniques including wok-frying, braising, roasting, steaming and deep-frying
• Monitoring cooking times, temperatures, seasoning, flavour and texture to ensure consistency and quality
• Portioning, plating and garnishing dishes in accordance with restaurant standards
• Completing food orders efficiently during busy service periods
• Assisting with the preparation and assembly of selected dim sum items, including preparing fillings and wrapping or forming dumplings and similar items when required
• Maintaining appropriate food storage, stock rotation and temperature control
• Maintaining clean, hygienic and safe food preparation and cooking areas

About you

• A relevant Certificate III qualification plus at least 2 years of relevant on-the-job training, or at least 3 years of relevant full-time work experience as a Cook or in a closely related commercial cooking role, or a relevant Certificate IV qualification
• Sound knowledge of commercial kitchen operations
• Practical experience preparing and cooking hot dishes
• Ability to work effectively in a high-volume kitchen environment
• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain consistent food quality and presentation
• Ability to work as part of a coordinated kitchen team

About us

Tim Ho Wan Melbourne is a high-volume Cantonese and yum cha restaurant located in Melbourne CBD. Our menu includes traditional dim sum and handmade buns together with a broad range of Cantonese hot dishes, rice, noodles, soups, congee and seasonal menu items.