Cook

Zeolla Solutions; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Siri's Food Paradise is seeking a full-time Cook to lead the kitchen on dine-in, takeaway and online orders. The role requires preparing authentic Indian dishes with consistent taste and presentation, while maintaining kitchen efficiency through peak periods.

Applicants should have a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery and at least two years of full-time experience in Indian cuisine, with strong teamwork and food safety knowledge. Evening and weekend rosters apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in Indian cuisine and spices is preferred.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Reliable and detail-oriented with food safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook Indian dishes per menu, recipes and standards.
• Prep ingredients by washing, cutting, marinating, portioning and organizing.
• Cook using frying, grilling, baking, steaming and roasting techniques.
• Follow recipes to maintain taste, quality and portion sizes.
• Prepare food for dine-in, takeaway and online orders on time.
• Handle, store and prepare food according to safety and hygiene rules.
• Check freshness, assist with stock rotation and mise en place for service.
• Maintain cleanliness of cooking areas, utensils and equipment.
• Minimise waste through proper prep and storage.
• Collaborate with kitchen and front-of-house staff to ensure timely service.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Reliability

Multitasking

Food safety knowledge

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Position: Cook Type: Full time, 38 hours per week Employer: The Trustee for Siri's Family Trust trading as Siri's Food Paradise Pty Ltd

Location: Shop 2, 1888 Logan Road, Upper Mount Gravatt, Queensland 4122 Salary: AUD 75,000 to 85,000 per annum, inclusive of superannuation

About the Business

Siri's Food Paradise is a Queensland-based Indian restaurant located in Upper Mount Gravatt, specialising in authentic Indian cuisine prepared from traditional recipes, ingredients and cooking methods. The restaurant serves a varied menu of Indian dishes to dine-in and takeaway customers and also fulfils orders placed through online delivery platforms including Uber Eats and DoorDash, giving it a steady flow of trade across every service. The kitchen operates on daily food preparation, cooking, food quality control and order fulfilment, and the business is built on delivering quality food and a consistent dining experience to every customer, whether they eat in the restaurant, collect a takeaway or order for delivery.

About the Position

The Cook is a full-time, hands-on role at the centre of the restaurant's kitchen. Reporting to the Restaurant Manager, the Cook prepares and cooks the restaurant's Indian menu for dine-in, takeaway and online delivery orders, maintains consistent taste, quality and presentation across all three channels, and keeps the kitchen running efficiently through regular and peak trading periods.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of Indian dishes in accordance with the restaurant's established menu, recipes and preparation standards.
• Prepare ingredients by washing, cutting, chopping, marinating, seasoning and portioning meat, vegetables, spices and other food items ahead of and during service.
• Cook food using appropriate methods including frying, grilling, baking, steaming and roasting, together with traditional Indian cooking techniques.
• Follow established recipes and cooking procedures to maintain consistent taste, quality, presentation and portion sizes across every dish.
• Prepare food for dine-in, takeaway and online delivery orders, ensuring each order is completed accurately and on time.
• Handle, store and prepare food in accordance with food safety, hygiene and food-handling requirements.
• Check the freshness and quality of ingredients, assist with stock rotation and prepare ingredients for daily service.
• Maintain the cleanliness of cooking equipment, utensils, benches and food preparation areas throughout kitchen operations.
• Minimise food wastage through appropriate preparation, portioning and storage of ingredients.
• Work cooperatively with other kitchen staff to support the timely preparation and service of meals during regular and peak trading periods.

Requirements

• Australian citizens and permanent residents are encouraged to apply. Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or an equivalent qualification.
• A minimum of two years of relevant full-time experience as a Cook. Demonstrated skill in preparing and cooking Indian cuisine using traditional techniques, with a sound working knowledge of spices, marinades and preparation methods. Working knowledge of food safety, hygiene and food-handling requirements and the ability to apply them consistently in a commercial kitchen.
• Ability to manage multiple dine-in, takeaway and online delivery orders at once, maintaining accuracy, timing and portion control during peak service.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work cooperatively with kitchen and front-of-house staff and take direction from the Restaurant Manager. Reliability, attention to detail and a commitment to consistent food quality.
• Availability to work a rostered full-time schedule that includes evenings, weekends and peak trading periods.