Japanese Chef
Onshore applicants only
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Melbourne, VIC, Australia · Full-Time · $28/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored · Applicants: Onshore applicants only
If Japanese cooking is your craft, a growing Melbourne kitchen focused on evening service is looking for a Japanese Chef with proven commercial experience.
Skill is only half of it. The team values people who turn up, stay respectful, keep a positive attitude and work well with others, shift after shift. Pride in consistent results matters here.
The role is open to applicants already in Australia with valid work rights, and sponsorship is available for the right onshore candidate if a suitable full-time position becomes available.
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Key Responsibilities
- Cook Japanese dishes to the kitchen's set standards, following its recipes, methods and procedures
- Finish mise en place and prep before service, working through tasks efficiently in the evening
- Keep quality, presentation and portions consistent
- Back up the team when service is busy
- Keep food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness high
- Store and handle ingredients correctly so quality holds
- Help with stock prep and keeping the kitchen organised
- Talk clearly with chefs and other team members, and take instructions, feedback and training positively
- Help build a respectful, cooperative and productive kitchen culture
- Stay reliable and perform consistently across every scheduled shift
Requirements & Eligibility
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in Japanese cuisine or professional kitchens
- Proven commercial kitchen experience and practical cooking skills, with a real understanding of Japanese food preparation and kitchen operations
- Able to work well in fast-paced service
- Calm and organised when under pressure
- Strong attendance, reliability and personal accountability
- A professional attitude and good discipline at work
- Respectful communication and strong teamwork
- A positive attitude to learning and professional development
- Willing to take on training and adapt to workplace requirements
- A clear commitment to a stable, long-term career in hospitality
- Valid Australian work rights are required
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