Chef

The Thali Wala Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

THE THALI WALA PTY LTD T/A Daawat Indian Blaxland is seeking a qualified Chef to join its Blaxland kitchen. You will be responsible for preparing and cooking authentic Indian cuisine, maintaining food quality and presentation, coordinating kitchen operations, and ensuring compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.

The role requires specialised culinary skills, effective kitchen coordination, and a commitment to consistent food preparation.

Qualifications

• AQF Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.
• Diploma of Hospitality Management is desirable.
• Minimum 1 year’s experience as a Chef.
• Strong knowledge of Indian cuisine including tandoori dishes, curries, and street food.
• Strong organisational, communication, teamwork, and kitchen coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present a range of Indian dishes.
• Prepare and present vegetarian and non-vegetarian thali meals with accompaniments.
• Plan and prepare the Friday Special Thali.
• Develop and update menus with management, considering demand and costs.
• Calculate ingredient quantities and food production costs.
• Monitor food preparation, flavour, freshness, and presentation.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.
• Coordinate kitchen workflow for dine-in, takeaway, online orders, and catering.
• Allocate kitchen duties and supervise cooks and assistants.
• Manage ingredient orders and storage to control costs.
• Coordinate service timing to ensure consistency with quality standards.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen coordination

Teamwork

Communication

Education

AQF Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Diploma of Hospitality Management

Job description

CHEF - Full Time

Employer: THE THALI WALA PTY LTD T/A Daawat Indian Blaxland

Location: Blaxland NSW 2774

Salary: AUD 80000- AUD 85000 per annum plus superannuation

THE THALI WALA PTY LTD T/A Daawat Indian Blaxland is seeking a qualified and experienced Chef to join its restaurant in Blaxland. The successful applicant will be responsible for preparing and cooking authentic Indian cuisine, maintaining food quality and presentation, coordinating kitchen operations, and ensuring compliance with food safety and hygiene standards. The role requires specialised culinary skills, effective kitchen coordination, and consistent food preparation.

Key Responsibilties

• Prepare, cook, and present a range of Indian vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, including paneer makhani, Punjabi chole, soya chaap, butter chicken, kadai lamb, and malai pepper chicken.
• Prepare and present vegetarian and non-vegetarian thali meals with appropriate accompaniments, including rice, Indian breads, pickles, raita, fresh salads, and traditional desserts.
• Plan and prepare the Friday Special Thali, featuring a rotating selection of curries, side dishes, and accompaniments to provide menu variety and meet customer preferences.
• Develop and update menus in consultation with management, considering customer demand, ingredient availability, seasonal produce, and food costs.
• Calculate ingredient quantities, food production costs, and staffing requirements to support efficient kitchen operations and maintain cost control.
• Monitor food preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes, flavour, freshness, and presentation to ensure consistent food quality.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, hygiene standards, safe food storage procedures, and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Inspect ingredients and prepared dishes to maintain quality standards, ensure freshness, and minimise food wastage.
• Coordinate food preparation and service for dine-in, takeaway, online orders, and catering services to ensure timely and efficient meal delivery.
• Allocate kitchen duties, supervise daily kitchen activities, and guide cooks and kitchen assistants in food preparation, cooking techniques, and recipe standards.
• Manage the selection, ordering, and storage of ingredients and kitchen supplies to maintain appropriate stock levels and control operating costs.
• Coordinate kitchen workflow and service timing to ensure thali meals and special platters are prepared consistently and presented according to the restaurant's quality standards.

Essential Requirements

• AQF Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or an equivalent qualification. A Diploma of Hospitality Management is desirable.
• Minimum of 1 year’s of relevant experience as a Chef.
• Strong knowledge of Indian cuisine, including tandoori dishes, curries, Indo-Chinese cuisine, street food, spices, and specialised cooking techniques.
• Ability to work efficiently in a commercial kitchen while maintaining food quality, presentation, and hygiene standards.
• Strong organisational, communication, teamwork, and kitchen coordination skills.