Cook

Labour Support Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sialkot Imperial Pty Ltd in Brunswick, VIC is seeking an experienced Cook for a full-time role with an annual salary of AUD 80,000 plus superannuation. The successful candidate will join a hospitality team in a busy kitchen, focusing on authentic Indian curries and tandoori dishes.

Key responsibilities include preparing and presenting meals, maintaining kitchen safety and hygiene, and coordinating with the head chef to manage menu items and seasonal changes.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of authentic Indian cuisine and preparation
• 12+ months experience as a commercial cook in a restaurant kitchen
• Experience with tandoor and open flame cooking
• OH&S and food safety knowledge
• Excellent time management and teamwork abilities

Responsibilities

• Examine food quality and presentation
• Cook a variety of dishes under head chef guidance
• Prepare meals and garnish plates
• Operate tandoor, grills, and other equipment safely
• Maintain inventory and stock levels and place materials orders
• Follow recipes and portion controls with accuracy
• Ensure sanitation and kitchen cleanliness at all times

Skills

Indian cuisine knowledge

Tandoor/open flame cooking

Food safety and hygiene

Time management

Teamwork and communication

Education

Cookery or hospitality qualification

Job description

About The Client

The Sialkot Imperial Pty Ltd is a hospitality establishment specializing in authentic Tandoori and Curries. They are currently looking for an experienced Cook to join their team.

About The Client

The Sialkot Imperial Pty Ltd is a hospitality establishment specializing in authentic Tandoori and Curries. They are currently looking for an experienced Cook to join their team.

The Role

This is a full time role with an annual salary set at $80,000 plus superannuation. The role is based in Brunswick in VIC.

The Responsibilities

• Examine food to ensure quality and presentation
• Cooking variety of dishes from the menu and on pans with guidance of head chef
• Cooking menu items in co-operation with the rest of the kitchen
• Using different methods of cooking such as tandoori cooking, frying, steaming, boiling and roasting
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
• Portioning food, placing it on plates, and adding gravies, sauces and garnishes
• Regulating temperatures of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment maintain them in good working condition
• Reporting to management if any maintenance is required
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Order raw materials to supplier as per business need
• Review menu with head chef and contribute to some seasonal changes to the menu
• Follow and maintain all OH&SC requirement for safe kitchen operations.
• Clean and maintain work area and kitchen equipment
• Setting up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies
• Assist with the ordering of supplies
• Ensure safety and sanitation practices in the kitchen

The Requirements

To be considered for the position you must meet the following requirements:

• Strong food knowledge and skills in authentic Indian cuisine
• Relevant qualifications in cookery or hospitality
• At least 12 months of experience as a commercial cook in a restaurant kitchen
• At least 12 months of experience with cooking curry and Tandoori
• At least 12 months of cooking experience with open fire and the Tandoor oven
• At least 12 months of experience in preparing Indian sauces and Tandoori rub mix from scratch
• At least 12 months of experience with preparing curry pastes from scratch
• Must be able to work with proteins like beef, lamb and seafood
• Experience in adherence to recipe & portion control, as well as ordering and stock control
• Ability to follow instruction & take direction
• Excellent time management and attention to detail
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• Be available to work on weekends to deal with many customers
• Available for split shifts and weekend work typical of hospitality