Cook (Dim Sum)

Location: Cannington, WA

Salary: $60,001 - $80,000

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Pinn's Palace We are seeking an experienced Dim Sum Cook to craft our authentic, handcrafted dim sum classics from delicate dumplings to freshly steamed rice rolls for our vibrant daytime service. If you possess refined pastry and folding techniques, a passion for high-volume traditional Chinese cuisine, and a commitment to exceptional quality, apply today to bring your authentic flavors to our bustling Cannington kitchen!

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV Proven ability to prepare, cook, and finish a wide variety of traditional dim sum, including steaming dumplings (e.g., Prawn Dumplings, Siu Mai), baking buns (e.g., BBQ Pork Buns), and deep-frying items (e.g., Spring Rolls, Prawn Dumplings). Skill in examining fresh ingredients like prawns, pork, and vegetables to ensure they meetstrict quality and freshness standards before use. Competence in operating and regulating temperatures of specialised dim sum equipment such as tiered steamers, ovens, and deep fryers to achieve perfect cooking results.

Ability to accurately season dishes during cooking using traditional ingredients and techniques to achieve authentic and consistent flavours. Experience in portioning, plating, and garnishing dishes appropriately for service, ensuring high visual presentation standards. Knowledge of correctly storing food items in temperature-controlled fridges and freezers to maintain safety, quality and compliance.

Practical experience in seasoning dishes during the cooking process to achieve authentic and consistent flavours, using traditional sauces and spices. Experience in correctly storing food in temperature-controlled fridges and freezers to maintain safety, quality, and comply with standards. Experience working effectively in a team under the direction of a Dim Sum Chef and assisting in the guidance of junior kitchen staff.

Experience working efficiently in a fast-paced environment to support both daily ala carte service and the production of frozen dumplings for specialised supply to other restaurants. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Examine daily deliveries of fresh ingredients like prawns, pork, and vegetables to ensure they meet quality standards before preparation. Operate and adjust temperatures for specialized dim sum equipment including steamers, ovens, and deep fryers.

  Prepare and cook specific items from the menu, such as steaming Prawn Dumplings , baking BBQ Pork Puffs, and deep frying Prawn Dumplings.   Season dim sum dishes during cooking, such as adding precise amounts of soy, sesame oil, and spices to fillings and sauces. Portion, plate, and garnish finished dishes, for eg, placing Siu Mai on plates and adding a dot of caviar or a pea as required.

  Correctly store raw ingredients and prepared dim sum items in designated refrigerators and freezers to maintain freshness and safety.   Assist in the preparation of fillings and folding of dumplings for the supply of frozen products supply to other restaurants.   Under the direction of the Dim Sum Chef, demonstrate specific tasks like dough rolling or pleating techniques to new or junior kitchen hands.

  Preparing and cooking a wide variety of dim sum from our menu, including steamed, baked, and deep-fried items like dumplings, buns, rice flour rolls, and desserts.   Checking the quality of ingredients like prawns, pork, and vegetables to ensure they meet our standards before use.   Managing the temperatures of steamers, ovens, and fryers to cook each item perfectly.

  Seasoning dishes accurately during the cooking process to achieve authentic flavours.   Finishing dishes by portioning, plating, and adding sauces or garnishes as required.   Storing unused ingredients and prepared items correctly in temperature-controlled fridges and freezers.

  Assisting in the preparation of our new line of frozen dumplings for supply to other restaurants.   Supporting the Dim Sum Chef in training junior kitchen staff when needed About Company Pinn’s Palace is a well-established restaurant renowned for its authentic Malaysian cuisine, delicious dim sum and quality yum cha.

With a strong focus on food quality, attentive service and customer satisfaction, Pinn’s Palace provides a welcoming dining experience and has become a popular destination for local food lovers. Work Type: Full time Salary: $79500-79500 Job Publish: 14-08-2026 Job Expire: 13-09-2026 Apply on: Cook (Dim Sum) Job here! This job is brought to you by workinitiatives.com.au.