Japanese & Asian Cuisine Chef - Sushi & Teriyaki Expert

Job Q; Torquay; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Murroku Enterprises Pty Ltd in Torquay, VIC is seeking a Full-Time Chef to lead daily food preparation in a busy restaurant. The role requires preparing Japanese and Asian-inspired dishes, portion control, and collaboration with front-of-house staff to ensure timely service.

Qualifications: Certificate IV in commercial cookery, at least 1 year in a full-service restaurant, and availability on weekends/holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate IV in commercial cookery.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in full-service restaurant.
• Experience in Japanese cuisine is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organise daily food preparation and cooking activities in accordance with the restaurant's menu, service requirements and expected customer demand.
• Prepare and cook a range of Japanese and Asian-inspired dishes, including sushi, sashimi, teriyaki, yakitori, rice bowls, noodle dishes, seafood, salads and other menu items.
• Prepare and portion fresh seafood, meat, poultry, vegetables, rice, noodles, sauces and other ingredients using appropriate culinary techniques.
• Monitor the quality, freshness, taste, texture, portion size and presentation of dishes at all stages of preparation and service.
• Assist head chef with menu planning, recipe development and determining ingredient quantities, taking into consideration food costs, ingredient availability and customer requirements.
• Estimate food requirements, monitor stock levels and order food supplies and kitchen ingredients to ensure sufficient stock for daily operations.
• Demonstrate appropriate food preparation and cooking techniques and provide guidance to kitchen staff on recipes, cooking procedures, portion control and presentation.
• Coordinate with kitchen and front-of-house staff to ensure efficient food preparation and timely service while maintaining consistent food quality.
• Maintain and enforce food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety standards throughout food preparation, cooking, storage and kitchen operations.
• Assist with the training and supervision of kitchen staff in food preparation, cooking, maintaining hygiene and food quality standards.

Skills

Japanese cuisine

Education

Certificate IV in commercial cookery

Job description

Murroku Enterprises Pty Ltd in Torquay, VIC is seeking a Full-Time Chef to lead daily food preparation in a busy restaurant. The role requires preparing Japanese and Asian-inspired dishes, portion control, and collaboration with front-of-house staff to ensure timely service.

Qualifications: Certificate IV in commercial cookery, at least 1 year in a full-service restaurant, and availability on weekends/holidays.