Cook

Z & W Asian Food Pty Ltd t/a Sale's Rainbow Restaurant – Sale, Victoria

Position: Cook

Employment Type: Full-time (38 hours per week)

Location: Sale, Victoria - 3850

Salary: $74,000–$80,000 per annum plus superannuation (depending on experience)

Sale's Rainbow Chinese Restaurant, a well-established and busy Chinese restaurant in Sale, Victoria, is seeking an experienced, dedicated cook to join our team on a full-time basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated hospitality professional with experience preparing authentic Chinese cuisine in a fast-paced commercial kitchen.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The successful applicant will be responsible for:

1. Examining foodstuffs to ensure freshness, quality, and suitability for preparation;
2. Regulating temperatures of ovens, grills, woks, fryers, and other cooking equipment;
3. Preparing and cooking a wide range of Chinese cuisine, including stir-fries, noodle dishes, rice dishes, soups, appetisers, and the chef’s specialty dishes;
4. Seasoning food during preparation and cooking to maintain consistency and flavour standards;
5. Portioning food, plating meals attractively, and adding sauces, gravies, and garnishes where required;
6. Storing food in temperature-controlled facilities in accordance with food safety requirements;
7. Preparing meals to accommodate special dietary requirements where necessary;
8. Assisting with menu planning and estimating food requirements and stock usage;
9. Monitoring stock levels and assisting with ordering ingredients and kitchen supplies;
10. Maintaining kitchen cleanliness, food hygiene, and compliance with food safety regulations;
11. Minimising food wastage through proper stock rotation and portion control;
12. Working collaboratively with kitchen staff to ensure efficient food service during busy periods;
13. Training and supervising junior kitchen staff or apprentices where required;
14. Ensuring compliance with workplace health and safety procedures.

Skills and Experience Required

To be considered, applicants should have:

1. A relevant qualification in Commercial Cookery, and/or
2. At least 1–2 years of relevant commercial kitchen experience in a similar role;

Preferred:

1. Experience in Chinese cuisine;
2. Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume kitchen environment;
3. Strong organisational and teamwork skills;
4. Sound understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.

Application Process

Interested applicants should send their resumes to [email protected].