Job Description

Cook

Perfect Meat Bowl – Hamilton Location
217 King Street East, Hamilton, ON

Wage: $36.00 per hour + 4% vacation pay
Hours: 30 – 44 hours per week
Employment type: Full-time, Permanent

Start date: As soon as possible

Job Description

Perfect Meat Bowl is a busy Chinese restaurant specializing in Málàtàng (spicy hotpot) and Zhàchuàn (fried skewers). We are seeking an experienced cook who can prepare authentic Chinese street-style dishes efficiently and consistently in a fast-paced kitchen.

Main Duties

• Prepare and cook signature dishes such as málàtàng broth, meat and vegetable skewers, fried snacks, and side dishes according to standardized recipes and portion sizes.
• Select and portion fresh ingredients; marinate and prepare various meat and vegetable skewers before service.
• Operate deep-fryers, soup bases, and other kitchen equipment safely and maintain cooking temperatures and timing precisely.
• Plan daily prep lists and ensure mise en place is ready for busy service periods.
• Maintain food quality, taste, and presentation standards consistent with the restaurant brand.
• Train and supervise kitchen helpers in food preparation and cleaning tasks.
• Ensure food handling, sanitation, and safety standards are followed at all times.
• Monitor inventory levels, report shortages, and assist with ordering supplies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of full-time experience in Chinese hotpot, skewer, or street-food style cooking.
• Strong knowledge of Chinese spicy soup bases, chili oils, marinades, and deep-frying techniques.
• Able to handle high-volume operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic English communication for workplace safety required.
• Must be available for evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• No formal education required, but proven hands-on cooking experience in a similar restaurant is essential.

How to Apply

Email your resume with details of your Chinese cooking experience to perfectmeatbowl217@gmail.com

Please include “Cook – Hamilton Location” in the subject line.