Cook

Position: Cook

Employer: Happy Dragon Chinese Restaurant

Salary: $75,000 – $85,000 + Superannuation

Location: Westminster, WA

Employment Type: Full-time

Work Hours: 38 hours per week

About Us

Happy Dragon Chinese Restaurant is a well-established dining destination in Western Australia, renowned for serving authentic Chinese cuisine and providing exceptional customer service. We take pride in using quality ingredients, traditional cooking techniques, and modern presentation to deliver memorable dining experiences.

Our restaurant offers a diverse menu of traditional and contemporary Chinese dishes, catering to dine-in and takeaway customers in a busy and fast-paced environment. We are committed to maintaining high standards of food quality, consistency, and customer satisfaction.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Cook to join our kitchen team at Happy Dragon Chinese Restaurant. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of Chinese dishes, maintaining food quality and presentation standards, and ensuring smooth daily kitchen operations.

This role requires strong culinary skills, good organisational abilities, and the capacity to work effectively as part of a professional kitchen team.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare, cook, and present a variety of Chinese dishes in accordance with restaurant recipes and quality standards.

Assist with menu planning, food preparation schedules, and the development of new dishes.

Monitor food quality, portion sizes, and presentation to ensure consistency across all menu items.

Maintain inventory, monitor stock levels, order ingredients, and minimise food wastage.

Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, HACCP requirements, hygiene practices, and workplace health and safety standards.

Coordinate with the Head Chef and other kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation and timely service.

Maintain cleanliness and organisation of kitchen workstations, equipment, and storage areas.

Monitor ingredient freshness and ensure proper food storage and handling procedures.

Assist with supervising and guiding kitchen staff when required.

Monitor kitchen equipment and report maintenance or repair requirements.

Skills & Experience

Certificate IV in Kitchen Management or higher.

Minimum 3 years of experience working as a Cook in a busy restaurant kitchen.

Experience preparing authentic Chinese cuisine is highly desirable.

Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and kitchen operations.

Understanding of food safety regulations, HACCP standards, and hygiene requirements.

Ability to manage food preparation, stock control, and minimise wastage.

Strong teamwork, communication, and organisational skills.

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

Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required.

What We Offer

Competitive salary of $75,000 – $85,000 plus superannuation.

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

Supportive and collaborative working environment.

Opportunity to develop culinary skills and contribute to menu improvements.

Long-term career opportunities within an established hospitality business.

If you are a passionate and dedicated Cook who takes pride in preparing quality Chinese cuisine and delivering excellent food service, we encourage you to apply.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter through the application portal.