Cook

Spices Galore Australia Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Spices Galore Australia Pty Ltd in Brisbane seeks a full-time kitchen cook to handle roaster duties and weekend shifts. You will prepare dosa batter, sambar, chutneys, and spice-infused fillings for various breads.

Responsibilities include ingredient prep, recipe testing, portioning and plating, staff training, and maintaining hygiene and temperature controls. The role supports menu development and adherence to dietary requirements.

Responsibilities

• Unique methods of mixing ingredients for each dish style
• Cooking and preparation of various stuffing for breads with spice blends
• Prepare Dosa Batter, Sambar and chutneys daily and check quality of base sauces
• Determine ingredients and purchasing specifications, test recipes, specify serving portions
• Training and supervise junior kitchen staff
• Maintain high standards of personal presentation, hygiene and cleanliness in kitchen areas
• Cut, prepare and cook vegetables for menu items
• Preparing sauces, dips, and accompaniments
• Store raw and cooked food in appropriate containers and at proper temperatures
• Portion food and plate
• Garnish and add sauces to food
• Regulating temperatures of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment
• Preparing food to meet special dietary requirements (lactose free, vegan and gluten free)
• Monitoring the functions of the Kitchen hand and assistant cook
• Checking the quality of ingredients and inventory
• Assist Chef in the development of new recipes and menu

Job description

Nature of employment : Full time - Expected to work on roaster and during weekends.

Job Description & Duties:

• Unique methods of mixing ingredients for the each type /particular style of dishes
• Cooking and preparation of the various stuffing for particular styled breads along with blend of spices
• Prepare Dosa Batter, Sambar and chutneys on a daily basis and check quality of all base sauces.
• Determine appropriate ingredients and purchasing specifications, test recipes, specify individual serving portion for each recipe
• Training and supervise junior kitchen staff·
• Maintain high standard of personal presentation, hygiene and cleanliness in kitchen areas;
• Cut, prepare and cook vegetables for different menu items
• Preparing sauces, dips, and accompaniments.
• Store raw and cooked food in appropriate containers and in specified temperature in controlled facilities
• Portion food and plate.
• Garnish and add sauces to food.
• Regulating temperatures of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment
• Preparing food to meet special dietary requirements of patrons like lactose free, Vegan and Celia free food
• Monitoring the functions of the Kitchen hand and assistant cook
• Checking the quality of ingredients used in the preparation of food and monitoring the inventory of ingredients
• Assist Chef in the development of new recipes and menu