Sushi & Dumpling Chef

Hourly Rate: Casual HEW 3 ($44.04 per hour + 12% superannuation)
Employment Type: Casual
Location: Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

About the Role:

The Sushi & Dumpling Chef requires a proactive, adaptable individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and demonstrates strong communication and organisational skills. You will work closely within a small team to consistently deliver high quality food, with a strong focus on presentation, efficiency, and attention to detail.

To be successful, you'll have:

• A minimum of three years’ experience preparing sushi and dumplings, with a strong emphasis on quality, consistency, and presentation
• A high level of knowledge of Asian ingredients and cooking techniques
• Proven reliability, self-motivation, and excellent organisational skills
• A positive, professional attitude and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Creativity and initiative to contribute to the development of new dishes and seasonal menus
• The ability to obtain and maintain a valid Working With Children Check

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Daily preparation and production of sushi and dumplings
• Independently maintaining a clean, well-organised workspace in line with the highest food safety and hygiene standards
• Engaging with guests when required, including explaining dishes, answering questions, and accommodating special dietary requests
• Assisting with order placement, general preparation tasks, and overall kitchen cleaning
• Supporting the delivery of events and functions across the Waurn Ponds and Waterfront campuses
• Demonstrating strong time management, communication, and organisational skills, with the ability to perform effectively under pressure
• Assist in fostering and nurturing a culture of professionalism and pride in the workplace

Please submit your updated resume and 1 page cover letter. Applications for this position close on Wednesday 13 May 2026 at 11:55PM

About us 
The flexible learning options we provide our students and our diverse team of professionals and academic experts has enabled us to achieve a 5-star rating by the prestigious university ranking organisation Quacquarelli Symonds. For eight consecutive years, we've achieved the highest level of overall student satisfaction among Victorian universities. We have a network of campuses, learning centres and research centres across Victoria and corporate offices in Melbourne, China, Indonesia, India and Sri Lanka. Our online Cloud campus provides more than 13,000 students with access to state-of-the-art digital tools and direct access to world-renowned academics. As a Victorian university with a global impact, Deakin is translating its research into commercial outcomes that will help drive innovation for Australia’s economy.