Job Description

Wok Chef - Beijing West

Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

About Us:

Beijing West is a Chinese-Canadian restaurant known for our fresh, flavourful Hong Kong-style dishes, noodles, and stir-fries. We are looking for an experienced

Wok Chef

to join our kitchen team and help deliver authentic, high-quality meals to our guests.

Responsibilities:

Prepare and cook a variety of Chinese and Hong Kong-style dishes using a wok. Maintain consistency, flavour, and presentation standards. Work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Ensure all food is prepared safely and meets health standards. Assist with kitchen prep, cleaning, and inventory as needed. Collaborate with the kitchen team to maintain a smooth workflow during service.

Qualifications:

Minimum 1 year of experience as a wok chef or cook in a Chinese or Asian restaurant. Strong wok-handling and stir-fry skills. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple orders at once. Knowledge of Chinese sauces, seasonings, and cooking techniques. Food Handler Certification required. Understanding Chinese is an asset, but not required

Schedule:

Part-time during slow seasons (Late September - November, Late January - March), Full-time during late spring, summer and early fall Evenings, weekends and holidays required

Compensation:

$23 an hour, plus staff meals.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Seasonal

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 40 per week

Benefits:

Discounted or free food On-site parking Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:

Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Cooking: 1 year (required)
Language:

Chinese (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Food Handler Certification (required)
Location:

Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON (preferred)
Work Location: In person