Cook / Kitchen Assistant

Would you like 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 the tapas style (izakaya), alongside a carefully selected drinks menu. 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 someone who wants to work at a fast pace and is motivated by delivering high quality and precision with every dish served. Working with us is about mastering our established recipes and ensuring that every dish leaving the kitchen meets our high standards.
The work varies between lunch and evening shifts:
Lunch shifts: The focus is on preparation (prepping), as well as heating and finishing the food before lunch. The food is plated by the dining-room staff.
Evening shifts: The focus is on preparing and plating our izakaya dishes during service.

Your main responsibilities:
Preparing, cooking and plating food according to our established menus.
Taking stock of and ordering ingredients.
Maintaining order, hygiene and routines in the kitchen.
Actively doing dishes and cleaning during and after the end of the shift.

As we are a small business, there are often 1–2 people working in the kitchen, which means you need to be able to work independently, in an organised way and efficiently.
We are looking for someone who:
Has 2–5 years' experience in professional cooking (please note: previous dishwashing work does not count as kitchen experience).
Is organised, reliable and comfortable taking responsibility for the entire kitchen process.
Has a genuine interest in cooking and quality.
Is a committed team player who works well with colleagues.
Is fluent in at least English. Swedish is an advantage but not a requirement.

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

Extent: Part-time, approx. 36–40 hours/week.
Benefits: Employment under the HRF collective agreement (kollektivavtal, including unsocial hours pay, pension, insurance, etc.) and tips in the evenings.
Start: Immediately.

Application
Does this sound like the right challenge for you? Send us your application (CV and a brief introduction) by email as soon as possible. Mark your application “Kock” in the subject line. Feel free to attach a photo and a link to your social media profile (Facebook or Instagram).
If you are eligible for Nystartsjobb or Introduktionsjobb through Arbetsförmedlingen, please mention this in your application.
Important information: We only process applications sent by email. Please respect that we do not want calls or visits regarding the position. We will contact candidates who progress in the process. Do not call or visit the restaurant.