Chef/Cook

BABA SWEETS; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Yarri Pty Ltd t/a Baba Sweets in Truganina, VIC, is seeking a full-time Chef/Cook to prepare dishes per the menu, manage ingredients, and maintain high food-safety standards.

The role requires a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or higher) and at least 1 year of relevant experience. You will work on curries, sauces, grills, and buffets, ensuring FIFO and quality. Salary: $75,000–$85,000 plus super.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or higher.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience.
• Ability to prepare Indian desserts and curries per menu.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dishes as per the menu and customer needs.
• Unpack, inspect, and date deliveries of ingredients for storage.
• Arrange food with FIFO and check freshness of stored items.
• Ensure safe, sanitary food-handling practices in prep and serving areas.
• Season and cook food according to recipes and experience.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients using kitchen tools.
• Prepare sauces and curries and manage grills and buffets.

Skills

Prepare dishes

FIFO & freshness

Food safety

Knife skills

Cooking methods

Grill & buffet setup

Sauces & curries

Recipe adherence

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Indian Yarri Pty Ltd t/a Baba Sweets is located at 12-13/211 Leakes Rd, Truganina VIC 3029. It is a restaurant that serves and sells authentic, handmade Indian desserts and savory Indian delicacies.

Position

We are seeking a highly professional, motivated, and enthusiastic individual with relevant qualifications to join our team as the Full-time Chef/Cook.

Skills and Experience

• Prepare dishes as per the menu and customer needs
• Unpacking, inspecting, and dating deliveries of vegetables, fruits, and other ingredients before placing them in the in-store refrigerator or freezer.
• Arranging food to comply with first-in-first-out standards and checking stored foods for freshness
• Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices.
• Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking.
• Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
• Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Sharpen choppers, knives, slicers, and grating machines
• Preparing and organizing grills and buffets to make sure in working order.
• Check all cooking utensils and equipment are clean and ready for a full shift.
• Prepare sauces and curries.

Qualification

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or higher in a related field is required

At least one year of relevant experience

Remuneration

The successful candidate will be paid a salary of $75,000 to $85,000 plus superannuation.