Chef

Spice Paradise Indian Restaurant; Tumut; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Job summary

Spice Paradise Indian Restaurant in Tumut, NSW, is seeking a full-time Chef who can work independently and bring strong Indian cooking expertise. The role requires leadership in the kitchen and the ability to plan, prepare and present high-quality meals for regular service and events.

You will supervise kitchen staff, assist with menu planning and pricing, ensure food safety, control costs, and maintain consistency across dishes.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher in culinary arts.
• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role, with Indian cooking.
• Eligibility to work full-time in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present high-quality meals for regular dining services, events and functions.
• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of kitchen staff.
• Collaborate with owner to plan and develop menus and recipes considering seasonal ingredients, customer preferences, portions and pricing.
• Calculate food costs and determine pricing for new menu items to maintain profitability.
• Inspect quality, quantity and freshness of ingredients from suppliers to meet standards.
• Monitor inventory and implement stock control to minimise waste.
• Inspect kitchen areas to ensure compliance with safety and hygiene regulations.
• Train staff in cooking techniques, garnishing, portion control, and presentation.
• Enforce food hygiene and safety procedures for staff compliance.
• Organise and place orders for ingredients and supplies to maintain stock levels.
• Consult on equipment requirements, maintenance and replacements for safe operations.

Skills

Indian cooking

Kitchen supervision

Menu design & costing

Food safety & sanitation

Education

Diploma in Culinary Arts

Tools

Kitchen equipment management

Job description

Spice Paradise Indian Restaurant, based in Tumut, NSW serves authentic Indian cuisine. Currently, there is a vacancy for a full-time Chef, who will have the skills and experience and can work independently.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present high-quality meals for regular dining services, special events and functions, ensuring consistency in taste, quality, and presentation.
• Supervise, coordinate, and oversee the daily activities of kitchen staff to ensure efficient kitchen operations and timely food preparation.
• Collaborate with the business owner to plan, design, and develop menus and recipes, considering seasonal ingredient availability, customer preferences, portion sizes, and menu pricing.
• Calculate food costs and determine appropriate pricing for new menu items to maintain profitability and minimise expenses.
• Inspect the quality, quantity and freshness of ingredients and food products received from suppliers to ensure compliance with established standards and purchase orders.
• Monitor inventory levels, manage stock rotation and implement effective stock control procedures to minimise food wastage.
• Inspect kitchen equipment, food preparation areas, and storage facilities to ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety regulations.
• Train, instruct and guide kitchen staff in food preparation techniques, cooking methods, garnishing, portion control, and presentation standards.
• Monitor and enforce food hygiene, sanitation, and safety procedures to ensure all kitchen employees comply with relevant regulations and operational standards.
• Organise and place orders for food ingredients, kitchen supplies, and other essential items to maintain adequate stock levels and ensure uninterrupted kitchen operations.
• Consult with the business owner regarding kitchen equipment requirements, maintenance, repairs, and replacement to ensure safe and efficient kitchen operations.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Diploma, Advance diploma Certificate or higher qualification
• At least 3 years of experience in similar role, specially familiar with Indian cooking.
• Applicant should have full-time working rights in Australia.

Salary - $80,000 - $85,000 plus super

Only eligible and shortlisted applicants will be contacted.