NEW OPEN!! Shoten Sushi & Grocery – Part-Time Kitchenhand & Grocery Staff

Location
Doncaster East VIC 3109
 
Full job description
Join Our Team at Shoten – Part-Time Kitchenhand & Grocery Staff

Shoten offers a wide selection of authentic Japanese ingredients, snacks, drinks, and specialty food products. From essential pantry staples like mirin, soy sauce, and dashi to hard-to-find items loved by chefs and gourmet home cooks, we are passionate about bringing the best of Japan to our customers.

We are currently seeking a Part-time Kitchenhand & Grocery Staff to join our team.

About the Role:
This is a dual-position role that involves working both in the kitchen and on the retail floor. The ideal candidate will have previous kitchenhand experience and an interest in Japanese cuisine and ingredients.

Work Location: (Please select one and indicate it on your resume)

Doncaster
Elsternwick
Fitzroy
Key Responsibilities:

Food preparation and kitchen clean-up
Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised workspace
Stocking shelves and managing inventory
Serving customers and operating the register
Keeping the store clean, tidy, and well-presented
Work schedule: 3–4 days per week between Tuesday and Sunday.
What We’re Looking For:

Previous experience as a kitchenhand, retail assistant, or restaurant all-rounder preferred
Reliable, enthusiastic, and able to work both independently and as part of a team
Strong communication and customer service skills
Interest in Japanese food and culture is a big plus
Flexible availability, including weekends
Able to commit for at least 6 months – long-term availability preferred
Able to speak beginner level of Japanese
Must hold a RSA certificate
If you’re enthusiastic, reliable, and keen to work in a friendly environment surrounded by Japanese food and culture, we’d love to hear from you. Please indicate your preferred work location on your resume.

Email: doncaster@myshoten.com.au

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule:

Day shift
Application Question(s):

Do you have Full working rights in Australia, such as citizenship or a permanent resident visa, aside from the Working Holiday Visa?
Are you able to work longer than 6 months?
Experience:

Retail shop staff: 1 year (Required)
kitchen hand: 1 year (Required)
Language:

Intermediate - Upper level of English (Required)
Beginner level of Japanese (Required)
Licence/Certification:

RSA (Required)
Work Authorisation:

Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person