Cook – Wan Da 999 Pty Ltd Location: Apollo Bay, VIC Salary: $79,100 plus 12% super Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time position, 38 work hours per week About Us WAN DA 999 PTY LTD is a proudly operated Chinese restaurant located in Apollo Bay, offering authentic Chinese cuisine in a friendly and welcoming dining environment. We are committed to delivering high-quality food and excellent customer service to both local residents and tourists exploring the beautiful coastal region. As our business continues to grow, we are seeking a passionate and dedicated Cook to join our kitchen team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced and supportive environment where your skills, creativity, and contribution will be genuinely valued, while also offering the chance to enjoy a relaxed coastal lifestyle with strong career growth and an excellent work-life balance. Your Duties and Responsibilities: ·Prepare, season, and cook a variety of dishes from the restaurant menu in accordance with recipes and restaurant standards; ·Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients using various kitchen utensils and equipment; ·Apply a range of cooking methods, such as braising, frying, roasting or steaming; ·Monitor food during preparation and cooking to ensure quality, consistency, and appropriate cooking standards are achieved; ·Portion, arrange, garnish and present food for service, ensuring consistency and adherence to the restaurant’s quality standards; ·Adjust dishes to meet customer preferences, dietary restrictions, or special requests (e.g., gluten-free, vegan, or allergen-friendly meals); ·Estimate food preparation requirements and organise ingredients and cooking processes to support efficient kitchen operations; ·Ensure proper storage of ingredients and minimize food spoilage through effective inventory rotation (FIFO). ·Ensure all kitchen equipment is properly cleaned and maintained, and that food preparation areas are kept clean and sanitized; ·Follow workplace health and safety procedures and comply with relevant food safety regulations and kitchen hygiene standards; ·Provide guidance and support to kitchen assistants and junior staff as required. To be successful, you will need to demonstrate the following: ·At least AQF Certificate IV or equivalent qualifications in Commercial Cookery or related field. ·Relevant work experience as a Cook in a commercial kitchen. ·Good understanding of Asian cuisine and culture. Strong knowledge of Chinese cooking techniques, ingredients, and flavors. ·Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a busy restaurant environment. Have attention to detail and be able to deliver high quality dishes. ·Good teamwork and communication skills. Understand OH&S in a kitchen environment What we offer ·Join a well-established Chinese restaurant in the popular tourist destination of Apollo Bay ·Supportive and friendly working environment. ·Opportunity to further develop your culinary skills and experience. ·Stable full-time position with long-term career opportunities. How to Apply If you are a motivated and reliable Cook who enjoys preparing authentic Chinese cuisine, we would love to hear from you. Please send your resume and proof of Australian work rights to: Wanda999.au@gmail.com
