Chef

Labour Support Group; Coffs Harbour City Council; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Taste of North India is seeking a full-time Chef to prepare tandoor dishes, mentor junior staff, and oversee kitchen operations in a busy Coffs Harbour restaurant. The position requires a Diploma in Hospitality Management and at least one year of relevant work experience.

You will manage stock, ensure food hygiene, and train apprentices in tandoori techniques while maintaining high standards of service and quality.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Hospitality Management is required.
• At least 1 year of full-time work experience in a similar position.
• Experience with tandoori cooking techniques is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dishes from the tandoor, including naan and marinated meats as per recipes.
• Recruit, train and mentor kitchen staff and apprentices in tandoori cooking techniques.
• Monitor stock levels of tandoori ingredients and order high-quality materials.
• Ensure high food hygiene standards and maintain equipment and storage areas.
• Cook and present food following restaurant standards and manage junior kitchen staff.

Skills

Tandoor cooking

Staff mentoring

Food prep

Education

Diploma in Hospitality Management

Tools

Tandoor oven

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Chef (Full-time)-38 Hours a week Dhariwal Family Trust, Coffs Harbour, NSW-2450 $79,000 - $82,000 a year + Super

Location: Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 Full job description Chef (Indian Cuisine)

Taste of North India is a busy Indian restaurant serving delicious, wholesome food that has been passed down through generations. They are currently seeking a full-time Chef for their busy restaurant located in Coffs Harbour. Your duties will include:

Responsible for the preparation of dishes from the tandoor, including naan bread, chaps, and marinated meats as per the menu and recipes. Recruit, Train and mentor other kitchen staff and apprentices in tandoori cooking techniques. Effectively deal with and rectify the issues for the smooth operations of the business.

Monitor stock levels of tandoori ingredients and order high-quality raw materials to avoid shortages. Providing instructions to kitchen staff regarding the proper way of handling cooking equipment and demonstrating different cooking styles. Create prep lists for kitchen crew.

Ensure proper storage of tandoori ingredients in temperature-controlled facilities to maintain freshness and quality. Maintain high standards of food hygiene in accordance with regulatory standards. Establish maintenance and cleaning schedules for equipment, storage, and work areas.

Preparing, cooking and presenting food in accordance with restaurant standards Cook Tandoori Dishes on the menu following recipes Ensuring the seasoning marination and garnishing of tandoori dishes are done appropriately as well as ensuring that the right portion of food is served to the customers as per restaurant standards.

Allocate and oversee the work of the junior kitchen staff team including cleaning schedules. Applicant must have: Completed a Diploma in Hospitality Management and should have at least 1 year of full-time work experience in a similar position.

Work experience in using Tandoor oven and cooking tandoori pastes and curries from scratch will be preferred.

Annual Salary (depending on experience/skills) between $79,000 - $82,000 plus superannuation. Only Successful candidates will be contacted.