Chef

CHEF

Full time position (38 hours per week)

Annual salary: $80,000

Location: Collingwood VIC 3066

About Us

Maji Pantry is a modern Japanese–Korean fusion café located in Collingwood. Our kitchen focuses on high quality ingredients, precise preparation techniques, and consistent flavour profiles across breakfast and lunch service. We are seeking a skilled Chef to join our team and support our growing customer base.

Position Overview

The Chef is responsible for preparing and executing a diverse menu that includes Japanese comfort dishes, Korean inspired flavours, seasonal noodle bowls, and café style specials. The role requires strong technical cooking skills, excellent organisation, and the ability to maintain consistency and quality in a fast paced, full service environment.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present high quality dishes across breakfast and lunch service
• Execute precise Japanese and Korean cooking techniques, including frying, marination, seasoning, broth preparation, noodle cooking, and batch prep.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, including stock control, ordering, and ingredient rotation.
• Maintain strict food safety, hygiene, and WHS standards at all times.
• Assist with menu planning, seasonal dish development, and flavour refinement.
• Train, guide, and supervise junior kitchen staff when required.
• Ensure consistency in taste, presentation, portion control, and plating across all menu items.
• Monitor wastage and contribute to cost control measures and efficient workflow.

Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum Diploma of Hospitality (incl. Commercial Cookery) or equivalent.
• At least 1 year experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen.
• Demonstrated experience preparing Japanese or Korean cuisine is highly regarded.

Key Skills

• Strong knowledge of Japanese and Korean cooking techniques, including frying, marination, noodle preparation, broth making, and seasoning.
• Ability to work efficiently during peak service periods in a high volume café environment.
• Excellent understanding of food safety, hygiene practices, and safe operation of commercial kitchen equipment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, contributing to a positive kitchen culture.

Employment Conditions

• Immediate start available
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for skill development

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.