Chef - Job2Go Pty Ltd

Job2Go Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Shahi Spice Indian Restaurant is seeking an experienced Indian Cuisine Cook for a full-time role in Sunbury, Victoria. The successful candidate will prepare and cook authentic Indian dishes, uphold hygiene and safety standards, and work closely with the Head Chef to ensure consistent quality across all menu items.

Applicants should have Certificate III and IV in Commercial Cookery and at least one year of cook experience, with a preference for those familiar with Indian cuisine.

Qualifications

• Certificate III and IV in Commercial Cookery required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a cook.
• Experience in Indian cuisine preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality Indian dishes according to menu guidelines and recipes.
• Ensure hygiene standards and food safety practices are maintained.
• Liaise with Head Chef to ensure consistency in product and materials.
• Monitor and control waste and costs to meet budget requirements.
• Supervise kitchen staff and assist with training as needed.
• Maintain kitchen equipment and adherence to cleaning schedules.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Food safety knowledge

Education

Certificate III and IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Restaurant Name: Shahi Spice Indian Restaurant

Position: Indian Cuisine Cook

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $75,000 to $80,000 plus superannuation per annum

Location: SunburyVIC 3429

Our client is seeking an experienced Indian Cuisine Cook to join their restaurant located in Sunbury, Victoria.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure food is prepared to a consistently high standard.
• Menu items are completed and delivered ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Ensure all food is produced within budget requirements: minimising waste and costs.
• Ensure hygiene standards are maintained at a sufficiently high level, and an approved food safety plan is implemented.
• Monitor and maintain all kitchen equipment in correct operating order.
• Liaise with Head Chef to ensure consistency in product and materials.
• Enforce nutrition and sanitation standards for kitchen operations.
• Ensuring a high level of team performance
• Receiving and storing food to health department requirements
• Attend meetings as required
• Prepare and cook high-quality food according to menu guidelines and recipes.
• Supervise members of the kitchen team who are responsible to you
• Help to create good communication between floor and kitchen staff
• Receive and account for suppliers and deliveries
• Assist with the training of staff, including any apprentices and trainees
• Follow correct hygienic food handling practices
• Follow the restaurants regular cleaning and waste disposal practices
• Use safe work practices and support others to use them
• Maintain kitchen equipment and plant in good condition
• Demonstrate sound teamwork / organisational skills
• Monitor revenue and cost performance
• Guarantee Quality Standards
• Practice cost controls.
• Maintain the kitchen
• Complete administrative duties.

Requirements:

• Certificate III and IV in Commercial Cookery
• At least one (1) year of relevant experience as a Cook
• Prior experience preparing Indian Cuisine.