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Experienced Kitchen Assistant – Persian Cuisine
CasualWarrandyte, VIC
About the role
Description: We are looking for an experienced Kitchen Assistant to join our team in Warrandyte. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in a Persian/Iranian restaurant and be confident in preparing traditional Persian food, particularly Persian-style rice. Key Responsibilities Preparing and cooking Persian-style rice to a consistent, high standard Assisting with preparation of Persian dishes Preparing, cutting and portioning ingredients Assisting chefs during preparation and service Managing food preparation efficiently during busy periods Maintaining a clean and organised kitchen Following food safety and hygiene procedures What We’re Looking For Previous experience in a Persian/Iranian restaurant is essential Good experience preparing and cooking Persian rice Previous commercial kitchen experience Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced restaurant environment Reliable, punctual and hardworking Good teamwork and communication skills Availability for evenings, weekends and public holidays What We Offer Competitive casual pay rates Friendly and supportive team environment Stable and ongoing work for the right candidate Opportunity to grow within our restaurant team Apply Now If you have previous experience in Persian cuisine and are confident preparing traditional Persian rice, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a short introduction about your previous restaurant experience through our Careers page.
Why Stay
The parts that keep people here.
Staff dinner, every shift
The whole team sits down together at 4:30pm before service. Proper food, never scraps.
Above-award pay
Award rate and above, penalty rates on weekends and public holidays, and every trial shift is paid.
Four weeks of leave
Full annual leave, rostered fairly — and the roster is written three weeks ahead, so life can be planned.
Real progression
Two more kitchens open this year and they need section leads. We train you for the next job, not just this one.
30% staff discount
For you and your table — dinner, takeaway, or catering an occasion at home.
The annual menu trip
Once a year the kitchen travels to eat, on us. Where to is argued about for months.
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Experienced Kitchen Assistant – Persian Cuisine
Tell us who you are and attach your CV. We read every application and reply within a week — yes or no.
How Hiring Works
Three steps, no ghosting.
Send it in
Your CV and a few lines about you. We read every application and reply within a week — yes or no.
Come in for a chat
Thirty minutes with the head chef or floor manager. Ask us anything; we'll do the same.
Work a paid trial
One shift at full rate, on the section you'd run. You see us honestly, and we see you the same way.
Ikigailand is an equal-opportunity employer. We hire on craft and care — never on background, gender, age, or anything else that has nothing to do with the work. If you need adjustments at any stage of the process, tell us and we'll make them.
