Cook –Authentic Uyghur Hand-Pulled Noodles and Central Asian Cuisine

Uyghur Noodle House is a restaurant in Helsinki specialising in fresh handmade noodles and authentic Central Asian cuisine. We are recruiting two full-time cooks for two separate positions: 1. Cook specialising in handmade and hand-pulled noodles 2. Cook specialising in Central Asian cuisine POSITION 1: HANDMADE AND HAND-PULLED NOODLE COOK Main duties: Preparing noodle dough from raw ingredients Kneading, resting, portioning, stretching and cooking the dough Producing fresh handmade and hand-pulled noodles during daily restaurant service Preparing laghman and other traditional noodle products Ensuring consistent noodle texture, thickness, portion size and quality Preparing ingredients and organising the noodle workstation before service Working efficiently during busy service periods Cleaning and maintaining the equipment and work area Requirements: At least three years of professional experience in handmade or hand-pulled noodle preparation Ability to complete the entire noodle-making process independently, starting from dough preparation Ability to maintain consistent quality and speed during busy restaurant service Willingness to complete a practical noodle-making skills test POSITION 2: CENTRAL ASIAN CUISINE COOK Main duties: Preparing traditional Central Asian dishes, including pilaf, samsa, grilled lamb skewers and whole roasted lamb Preparing dough, fillings and seasonings for traditional samsa Selecting, cutting, seasoning and marinating lamb and other ingredients Preparing and grilling lamb skewers according to traditional methods Preparing, seasoning and roasting whole lamb Controlling cooking temperature, timing, flavour, portion size and presentation Preparing and portioning ingredients before service Maintaining consistent taste and quality Following food safety, hygiene and halal food preparation standards Cleaning and maintaining ovens, grills, kitchen equipment and work areas COMMON REQUIREMENTS: Ability to follow food safety, hygiene and halal food preparation standards Ability to cooperate with other kitchen employees Ability to provide reliable evidence of previous professional experience A Finnish Hygiene Passport, or willingness to obtain one within the legally required period Demonstrated professional experience in Central Asian, Uyghur or Northwestern Chinese halal cuisine, including culinary traditions associated with Xinjiang, Gansu and Xian, is considered an advantage. Language skills in English, Uzbek, Chinese or Uyghur are considered an advantage. These language skills are not mandatory selection requirements, and Finnish is not required. We offer permanent, full-time employment for both positions. The regular working time is 112.5 hours per three-week period. The work includes evening and weekend shifts. Salary and other employment conditions are determined in accordance with the applicable collective agreement and the employees professional experience. Applicants should clearly indicate whether they are applying for Position 1, Position 2, or both positions.