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Wok Cook / Line Cook

Manzo Japanese Restaurant is looking for a passionate, reliable, and hardworking Wok Cook / Line Cook to join our kitchen team. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced restaurant environment and take pride in preparing high-quality food with consistency and care, we’d love to hear from you.

Position Type

- Full-time
- Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Working hours

Between Tuesday to Sunday 3:30PM to 11PM

Key ResponsibilitiesFood Preparation

- Prepare ingredients daily according to restaurant standards and recipes
- Wash, cut, portion, marinate, and organize meats, seafood, vegetables, and sauces
- Ensure all prep items are properly labeled, dated, and stored
- Monitor inventory levels and communicate shortages to kitchen management

Sauce & Recipe Preparation

- Prepare house sauces, broths, marinades, and seasonings following standardized recipes
- Maintain consistency in taste, presentation, and portion control
- Follow recipe specifications accurately to ensure food quality standards

Wok Cooking

- Operate wok station efficiently during service hours
- Cook menu items according to Manzo recipes and plating standards
- Manage multiple orders simultaneously while maintaining food quality and timing
- Maintain proper wok temperatures and cooking techniques

Deep Fryer Operations

- Operate deep fryer safely and efficiently
- Prepare fried items with proper timing, texture, and presentation




- Filter and maintain fryer oil quality regularly
- Follow food safety procedures when handling hot oil and equipment

Kitchen Operations

- Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstation at all times
- Follow health, sanitation, and food safety regulations
- Assist team members during busy service periods
- Properly use and maintain kitchen equipment and tools
- Support opening and closing kitchen duties

Requirements & QualificationsExperience

- Previous experience in Japanese restaurant, Asian kitchen, wok cooking, or line cooking preferred
- Experience using wok burners and deep fryers is an asset
- Understanding of kitchen workflow and high-volume service

Skills & Abilities

- Ability to follow recipes accurately and consistently
- Strong multitasking and time management skills
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Valuable communication and teamwork skills
- Attention to detail and commitment to food quality

Physical Requirements

- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Able to lift up to 40 lbs
- Comfortable working in a hot and fast-paced kitchen environment

Personal Qualities

- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Punctual, dependable, and responsible
- Willingness to learn and improve
- Team-oriented mindset

Pay: $20.00-$24.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Work Location: In person

📌 Wok Cook / Line Cook (Canada)
🏢 Manzo Izakaya & Bar
📍 Canada