Cook

Marwaha Enterprises Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Marwaha Enterprises Pty Ltd, trading as Billa Da Dhaba, in Truganina VIC, seeks an experienced Cook for its Indian/Punjabi kitchen. You will prepare dishes to established recipes, maintain quality and safety, and support daily service in a busy restaurant.

The position is full-time, based on-site at Unit 15/185 Woods Road, with a salary of $75,000–$85,000 plus superannuation, reflecting experience and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Commercial Cookery.
• 1–2 years of experience as a cook in a commercial kitchen.
• Experience preparing Indian or Punjabi cuisine preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, safety and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook Indian/Punjabi dishes per established recipes.
• Maintain consistent quality, portioning and presentation during service.
• Ensure food safety and cleanliness in all work areas.
• Operate and handle commercial cooking equipment safely.
• Assist with stock, prep and daily mise en place.
• Respond to dietary requests and maintain kitchen standards.

Skills

Kitchen skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Commercial Cookery

Job description

Marwaha Enterprises Pty Ltd, trading as Billa Da Dhaba, operates an Indian restaurant in Truganina, Victoria, offering authentic Indian and Punjabi-style food in a traditional dhaba-inspired dining environment. The restaurant serves a range of freshly cooked dishes, including curries, vegetarian dishes, chaats and other Indian specialities, with a focus on bold flavours, consistent food quality and efficient service.

About the Role

Billa Da Dhaba is seeking an experienced Cook to join its kitchen team. The successful candidate will prepare and cook a range of Indian and Punjabi-style dishes in accordance with established recipes and restaurant standards while maintaining consistent quality, portioning and food safety during daily service.

Location: Unit 15/185 Woods Road, Truganina VIC 3029

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $75,000 to $85,000 per annum plus Superannuation

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a range of Indian and Punjabi-style dishes in accordance with established recipes and restaurant standards
• Prepare curries, vegetarian dishes, snacks and other menu items required for daily service
• Inspect ingredients and food products to ensure freshness and appropriate quality before cooking
• Regulate cooking temperatures and operate commercial cooking equipment safely and effectively
• Season food during preparation and cooking to maintain consistent flavour and quality
• Portion and present meals in accordance with established restaurant standards
• Prepare ingredients, sauces and accompaniments required for menu items and service periods
• Prepare meals to accommodate dietary requirements and reasonable customer requests where required
• Monitor ingredient usage and assist with estimating food requirements for daily service
• Store, handle and rotate ingredients and prepared food appropriately, including within temperature-controlled storage areas
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of cooking equipment, workstations and food preparation areas
• Follow food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety procedures at all times

Candidate Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Commercial Cookery or a related discipline
• Minimum 1–2 years of relevant experience as a Cook in a commercial kitchen
• Experience preparing Indian or Punjabi cuisine will be highly regarded
• Strong knowledge of food preparation and commercial cooking techniques
• Ability to maintain consistent food quality, flavour, portioning and presentation during busy service periods
• Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and safe food-handling practices
• Good organisational, communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced restaurant environment
• Only candidates currently residing in Australia will be shortlisted