Chef - Full Time, Permanent

Oriental Jade Morwell is a Chinese and Asian restaurant specialising in Cantonese, Malaysian and Thai cuisine. The restaurant offers a diverse menu featuring traditional Chinese dishes, fried rice, noodles, seafood, curries and other Asian specialities. It provides dine-in, takeaway and delivery services to customers in Morwell and surrounding areas.

Join Oriental Jade Morwell as a full-time Chef and bring your passion for Asian cuisine to our vibrant team. Located in Morwell, we specialise in Cantonese, Malaysian, and Thai dishes, offering a diverse menu to our loyal dine-in, takeaway, and delivery customers. In this permanent position, you’ll create delicious meals, maintain high food standards, and contribute to a welcoming dining experience. If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen and love sharing authentic flavours, we’d love to hear from you!

• Prepare and cook a wide range of authentic Cantonese, Malaysian, Thai and Chinese dishes to Oriental Jade’s signature standards.
• Develop daily specials and contribute creative ideas to seasonal menu updates.
• Supervise and mentor kitchen team members, ensuring smooth daily operations.
• Oversee food preparation, portion control and presentation for dine-in, takeaway and delivery orders.
• Monitor and maintain food quality, freshness, and consistency at all times.
• Ensure all food is prepared in line with food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Manage stock levels, order supplies, and minimise food wastage.
• Collaborate closely with front-of-house staff to ensure timely and accurate service.
• Train new kitchen staff in proper techniques and restaurant standards.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe work environment in the kitchen.
• Adapt traditional recipes to meet customer dietary requirements and preferences.
• Handle high-volume service periods with efficiency and attention to detail.
• Assist with menu costing and inventory control.
• Respond to customer feedback regarding food quality or presentation.
• Uphold Oriental Jade Morwell’s reputation for exceptional Asian cuisine and customer service.

• Proven experience as a Chef in a busy commercial kitchen, ideally with a focus on Asian cuisine
• Formal culinary qualification or Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent) required
• Sound knowledge of Cantonese, Malaysian, and Thai cooking techniques and ingredients
• Ability to manage kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and plating to a high standard
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, and allergen management practices
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays as rostered
• Strong teamwork and communication skills