Japanese Restaurant jobs in Chippendale NSW

Love Japanese food, fast-paced kitchen energy, and working with a fun, supportive team? We’re looking for 1 reliable and energetic Kitchen Hand / Dish Hand to join us at Osaka Trading Co. in Tramsheds (Harold Park).

Whether you’re looking to pick up steady casual shifts or take your first step into a vibrant restaurant kitchen, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Be Doing

As a vital part of our kitchen engine, you will keep the section running smoothly during busy lunch and dinner services:

• Dishwashing: Operating the commercial dishwasher and keeping plates, glassware, and cookware sparkling clean.
• Basic Food Prep: Assisting our chefs with simple prep (peeling, washing veggies, portioning ingredients, or boxing orders).
• Kitchen Maintenance: Keeping wash stations, prep counters, and floors clean, hygienic, and organized.
• Restocking: Making sure clean pots, pans, and tableware are cleared and returned to the chefs and floor staff promptly.
• End-of-Shift Reset: Assisting with general kitchen pack-down and waste disposal at the end of service.

What We’re Looking For

• Reliability & Energy: Punctual, hard-working, and ready to move with urgency during peak service times.
• Team Player: A positive, can-do attitude—you enjoy helping out wherever needed.
• Good Hygiene: High standards of personal cleanliness and food safety awareness.
• Availability: Flexible to work a mix of lunch, dinner, and weekend shifts.
• No prior experience required: Full on-the-job training will be provided—you just need the right attitude!

Why Work With Us?

• Great Team Culture: Work alongside friendly, passionate chefs and front-of-house staff in a modern, casual Japanese dining concept.
• Fair Award Rates: Competitive hourly rates paid accurately and on time under the Restaurant Award.
• Delicious Staff Meals: Enjoy great Japanese food on shift!
• Prime Location: Easy public transport access right at Tramsheds, Forest Lodge.
• Growth Opportunities: Perfect entry point into the hospitality industry if you want to learn kitchen basics and progress.

How to Apply

We only have 1 position available, so don't wait!

Attach your resume or a brief message introducing yourself and your availability to this job advertisement. Another brief form will be required to be filled out if you're shortlisted.

Pay: $26.44 – $45.04 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 24.0 per week

Work Location: In person