Japanese Chef
Onshore applicants only
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Melbourne, VIC, Australia · Full-Time · $28/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored · Applicants: Onshore applicants only
Evening service and Japanese cooking are the focus of this Melbourne Japanese Chef vacancy. A growing kitchen team needs practical commercial experience, reliable attendance and an organised approach to preparing and presenting consistent dishes.
You will complete mise en place, maintain your station and work positively with colleagues through busy periods. This role is for applicants already in Australia with valid Australian work rights required, and sponsorship is available for the right onshore candidate if a suitable full-time position becomes available.
Describe Japanese dishes, kitchen sections and verifiable employment experience in a current English CV. Prepare your Melbourne Japanese cuisine work history on Build AI CV.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare Japanese dishes according to recipes, methods and standards
- Complete mise en place and maintain efficient evening preparation
- Maintain portions, plating and food quality
- Assist colleagues through busy periods
- Observe hygiene, cleanliness and correct ingredient handling
- Support stock preparation and kitchen organisation
- Communicate clearly and respond positively to instructions, feedback and training
- Contribute respectful teamwork and dependable shift attendance
Requirements & Eligibility
- Minimum 2 years of relevant Japanese cuisine or professional kitchen experience
- Commercial kitchen experience and practical cooking skills
- Understanding of Japanese preparation and kitchen operations
- Organisation and calm, effective work through fast service
- Reliable attendance and personal accountability
- Professional attitude and workplace discipline
- Respectful communication and strong teamwork
- Willingness to learn, undertake training and adapt to workplace requirements
- Commitment to a stable long-term hospitality career; Valid Australian work rights required
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