Chef-Japanese Ramen Restaurant
- Plan and prepare menu items including broths and small plates.
- Cook and plate dishes during service with consistent quality.
- Train and supervise junior cooks and kitchen hands.
Employer: Ikigai Ramen
Location: Shop 139, 43 Hibberson Street, Gungahlin ACT 2912
Employment type: Full-time, permanent
Salary: $80,000 to $85,000 per year plus superannuation
Hours: 38 hours per week
About us
Ikigai Ramen is a locally owned Japanese ramen restaurant in the Gungahlin town centre. We make our broths in-house and cook them slowly, and our menu covers Tonkotsu, Tori Paitan, Shoyu, Miso and Ebi Curry ramen along with a range of Japanese small plates. We open late into the evening and have a steady base of regular customers.
We are looking for an experienced Chef to join our kitchen team on a permanent full-time basis.
What you will do
- Plan and prepare menu items, including broths, tare, noodles, toppings and small plates, to the restaurant's recipes and standards
- Cook and plate dishes during service with consistent portioning, flavour and presentation
- Work with the Head Chef on menu development, specials and costing of new dishes
- Check stock levels, place orders with suppliers and manage food costs and wastage
- Keep the kitchen compliant with food safety, hygiene and HACCP requirements, including temperature logs and correct storage
- Train and supervise junior cooks and kitchen hands, and check their work during service
- Keep equipment clean and in good working order and report maintenance issues
What we are looking for
- Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or a higher qualification, or equivalent trade qualification
- At least 2 years' full-time experience as a chef in a commercial kitchen
- Experience working in a busy, high-volume kitchen
- Working knowledge of food safety and hygiene rules
- Ability to lead a small team during service
- Experience with Japanese cuisine or ramen is an advantage but not required
- Availability for evening, weekend and public holiday shifts on a rotating roster
What we offer
- Salary of $80,000 to $85,000 per year plus superannuation, depending on experience
- 38 hours per week on a regular roster
- Staff meals on shift
- A stable, permanent position in a growing local business
How to apply
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