Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Melbourne, VIC, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
Do you cook sushi, sashimi or Japanese hot food? This Chef job in Melbourne may be a good next step. The kitchen is professional and busy, and quality must stay high at every service.
You will make sushi and sashimi with careful knife work. You will also cook on the grill, fryer and yakitori sections. Clean habits, steady portions and neat plates matter here.
Overseas candidates may be considered for 482 visa sponsorship where eligibility requirements are met.
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Key Responsibilities
- Cook Japanese food that is authentic, consistent and nicely presented
- Make sushi and sashimi with professional knife skills
- Prepare seafood
- Set up the cold section before service
- Cook Japanese hot dishes on the grill, fryer, pan and yakitori sections
- Choose and handle ingredients the way a professional kitchen requires
- Keep every portion the same size and every plate neat
- Do the daily preparation before service starts
- Store food well, keep it fresh and use older stock first
- Follow the rules for food safety, hygiene and cleaning
- Keep your work area clean and ready for service
- Work quickly and carefully when the kitchen is busy
- Help your team keep service smooth, and move to other sections when needed
Requirements & Eligibility
- Minimum 3 years working as a professional cook in Japanese cuisine
- A work history in Japanese restaurants, sushi establishments, izakaya or similar commercial kitchens
- Practical skills in sushi, sashimi or Japanese hot food preparation that you can demonstrate
- Strong knife skills and experience with seafood
- Real hands-on cooking experience that fits this position
- Experience in a fast-paced professional kitchen
- Quality and consistency stay steady during busy services
- A good understanding of food safety, hygiene and professional kitchen practices
- A reliable, punctual and professional attitude
- Strong communication and teamwork in a kitchen
- Candidates with full Australian working rights are welcome to apply
- Applicants should be able to provide evidence of their professional experience and culinary skills, with a commitment to a stable Australian employment opportunity and ongoing professional development
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