Description:
About Us:
Mongkok Tea House is a reimagined Hong Kong-style café (Cha Chaan Teng) that brings the charm of 1970s Hong Kong to Burke Road, Camberwell. We blend traditional Cantonese flavours with refined Western influences to create a nostalgic yet contemporary dining experience.
We are currently seeking a passionate and skilled Cook to join our kitchen team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who loves Hong Kong fusion cuisine, appreciates culinary creativity, and thrives in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
Your Role:
As a Cook , you will be responsible for preparing and delivering high-quality, authentic Hong Kong-style dishes, ensuring consistency, taste, and presentation meet the standards of our nostalgic-modern culinary vision.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with seasonal menu planning and the development of new recipes that reflect both local tastes and nostalgic Hong Kong café culture.
- Examine ingredients for quality and freshness, ensuring proper storage and handling to meet hygiene standards.
- Control stock levels, assist with ingredient ordering, and maintain kitchen inventory to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Prepare and cook a variety of Hong Kong fusion dishes, including modernized dim sum, creative entrées, and innovative small plates, ensuring refined presentation and consistent flavour.
- Apply both Chinese and Western cooking techniques to deliver complex, layered flavours and high-quality textures.
- Operate kitchen equipment and monitor temperatures to ensure precise execution of dishes and consistent output across service periods.
- Ensure consistency in portioning, taste, and presentation across all menu items.
- Follow all food safety and hygiene regulations and maintain cleanliness in all areas of the kitchen.
- Coordinate with the team to manage multiple orders and ensure timely service.
Key Requirements:
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent qualification.
- At least 1 year of proven experience as a Cook, preferably in a Chinese or Asian fusion restaurant.
- Ability to manage kitchen stock and order ingredients.
- Ability to manage multiple orders and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Ability to prepare food in high-volume settings and work efficiently under pressure.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Flexibility to blend traditional Chinese cooking techniques with Western methods to create innovative dishes.
- Proficiency in Mandarin or Cantonese is advantageous.
- Proficiency in using a wide range of cooking tools and techniques, including stir-frying, baking, grilling, and steaming.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering consistently high-quality food.
- Strong understanding of portion control and food presentation.
- Solid knowledge of kitchen safety standards and hygiene protocols.
To Apply:
If you are passionate about bringing nostalgic flavours to life and want to be part of a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume or CV with details of your culinary background.