Company Description
Ahh Maa is a meal kit delivery service, launched in 2025, dedicated to helping individuals learn how to cook authentic Asian dishes at home. Unlike generic meal kits, Ahh Maa focuses on preserving family tradition, teaching people how to cook in the comfort of their own homes, and budget-conscious accessibility. We cater to customers who want to enjoy the flavour, convenience, and richness of Asian cuisine without requiring prior cooking experience — each kit includes fresh, high-quality ingredients, easy-to-follow recipes, and dietary-friendly options, delivered straight to the customer's door.

Role Description
As a Junior Cook at Ahh Maa Meals, you will work closely with our culinary team to develop, test, and refine authentic Asian recipes for our meal kits. You'll help ensure every recipe is beginner-friendly, accurately portioned, and true to traditional flavours, while also assisting with ingredient prep and quality checks during kit assembly. This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about Asian cuisine who wants to help make home cooking accessible to everyone.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and testing new recipes for authenticity, taste, and ease of preparation
• Simplify traditional cooking methods into clear, easy-to-follow steps for home cooks with no prior experience
• Support ingredient sourcing and quality checks to ensure freshness and consistency
• Help with portioning and packing ingredients for meal kits
• Maintain accurate stock takes and ensure proper stock rotation (FIFO) to minimise waste and maintain ingredient freshness
• Lead the packing team to ensure product quality, consistency, and accuracy across all meal kits
• Collaborate with the culinary and product teams to accommodate dietary-friendly options (e.g. vegetarian, gluten-free, halal)
• Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe prep space
• Follow all health and food safety regulations
• Provide feedback during recipe trials to improve clarity and customer experience

Qualifications

• Cookery certificate (e.g. Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent) is a advantage
• Genuine passion for and knowledge of authentic Asian cuisine (family recipes or cultural background a plus)
• Basic understanding of food safety and hygiene practices
• Ability to break down complex recipes into simple, beginner-friendly instructions
• Strong attention to detail, especially around portioning and consistency
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to learn and take direction from senior culinary staff
• Food Handler's Certificate (or willingness to obtain one)
• Some leadership or supervisory experience preferred, given the responsibility of overseeing the packing team

Pay: From $27.00 per hour

Work Location: In person