Chef / Kitchen Assistant

About the company

Do you want to become part of a lively and authentic Japanese kitchen in the heart of Stockholm? Waku Waku Izakaya is a Japanese bar and restaurant with a relaxed and energetic atmosphere. We serve Japanese small plates in tapas style (izakaya) along with a carefully selected beverage selection. We are now looking for a star for the kitchen who wants to take responsibility and contribute to our team during both lunch and evening shifts. About the position We are looking for you who want to work at a high tempo and who are driven by delivering high quality and precision in every serving. With us, the work is about mastering our established recipes and ensuring that every dish that leaves the kitchen maintains our high standard. The work varies between lunch and evening: Lunch shift: The focus is on preparation (prepp) as well as heating and finalizing the food before lunch. The plating of the food is handled by the staff in the dining room. Evening shift: The focus is on the preparation and plating of our izakaya dishes during ongoing service.

Your tasks

Your main responsibilities Prepp, preparation, and plating of food according to our established menus. Inventory and ordering of raw materials. Maintaining order, hygiene, and routines in the kitchen. Active work with dishwashing and cleaning during and after the end of the work shift.

Requirements

Since we are a smaller operation, one often works as 1–2 people in the kitchen, which means you need to be able to work independently, structured, and efficiently. We are looking for you who: Have 2–5 years of experience in professional cooking (note: previous dishwashing jobs do not count as kitchen experience). Are organized, reliable, and enjoy taking responsibility for the entire kitchen process. Have a genuine interest in cooking and quality. Are a distinct team player who collaborates well with colleagues. Speak English fluently at a minimum. Swedish is a merit but not a requirement.

What we offer

Scope: Partial full-time, approx. 36 – 40 hours/week. Benefits: Employment according to HRF's collective agreement (including OB, pension, insurance, etc.) as well as tips in the evenings. Start: Immediately.

How to apply

Does this sound like the right challenge for you? Send your application (CV and short presentation) to us as soon as possible via e-mail. Mark your application with ”Kock” in the subject line. Please attach a photo and a link to your social media profile (Facebook or Instagram). If you are eligible for Nystartsjobb or Introduktionsjobb via Arbetsförmedlingen, please mention this in your application. Important information: We only handle applications via e-mail. Please respect that we do not want calls or visits regarding the position; we will contact the candidates who move forward in the process. Do not call or visit the restaurant.

Other

Working hours and conditions Schedule: Monday–Friday: 10:00 – 14:00 (lunch, 20h/week). Wednesday–Saturday: 17:00 – approx. 21:00 – 22:00 (evening, approx. 16 – 20h/week).