Commis Chef

Job Advertisement – Commis Chef

Position: Commis Chef

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Fyshwick, ACT

Salary: $79,500 + superannuation per annum

Hours: 38 hours per week

About Canteen By Ramen Daddy

Canteen By Ramen Daddy is a Japanese-inspired restaurant and bar located at Dairy Road in Fyshwick, Canberra. We operate lunch and dinner services, with a menu centred around ramen and contemporary Japanese-style dishes.

Our kitchen prepares a diverse range of dishes including ramen, broths, mazesoba, rice bowls, katsu sandos, small plates and other Japanese-inspired menu items. As our business continues to grow and expand its food and dining operations, we are looking for a full-time Commis Chef to join our kitchen team.

About the Role

As a Commis Chef, you will work as part of our established kitchen team under the direction of the Head Chef, Sous Chef and Chef de Partie.

You will assist with daily food preparation and cooking across different kitchen sections and help ensure that dishes are prepared consistently and efficiently during busy lunch and dinner services.

Key Responsibilities

· Prepare ingredients and complete daily mise en place for lunch and dinner services

· Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes, portion sizes and presentation standards

· Assist with preparing ramen broths, stocks, sauces, garnishes and other menu components

· Prepare, portion and cook proteins including pork and chicken

· Work across assigned kitchen stations including the hot line, fryer and food preparation areas

· Prepare ramen, mazesoba, rice dishes, katsu items, side dishes and other Japanese-style dishes

· Assist senior chefs with small plates and other dinner menu items

· Plate and present dishes consistently to restaurant standards

· Check the quality and freshness of ingredients

· Assist with receiving, storing, rotating and monitoring kitchen stock

· Minimized food waste through correct preparation, portioning and storage

· Maintain clean and organized preparation, cooking, storage and refrigeration areas

· Follow food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements

· Work closely with the wider kitchen team to ensure smooth and efficient service

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

· Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent

· At least 1 year of relevant commercial kitchen experience at Chef level

· Practical knowledge of commercial food preparation and cooking techniques

· Ability to follow recipes, preparation lists and presentation standards

· Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and safe food handling

· Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment

· Good organisational and time-management skills

· Availability to work lunch and dinner services, including weekends and public holidays as rostered

What We Offer

· Full-time, ongoing employment

· $79,500 + superannuation per annum

· 38 hours per week

· Supportive and structured kitchen team

· Opportunity to work across a diverse Japanese-inspired menu

· Opportunity to develop your skills as the business continues to grow and expand

How to Apply

Please submit your resume outlining your qualifications and relevant commercial kitchen experience.