Cook

Labour Support Group; Melton; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Baba Sweets Melton in Victoria is seeking an experienced Cook to join the team on a full-time basis. You will prepare a range of vegetarian Indian dishes, including curries and tandoori items, under the guidance of the head chef.

This role requires at least 12 months of commercial kitchen experience, relevant cookery qualifications, strong food safety knowledge, and the ability to work weekends. You will assist with stock control, menu updates, and ensuring high standards of presentation.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of vegetarian Indian cuisine and cooking.
• Relevant cookery or hospitality qualification.
• At least 12 months of experience in a commercial kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Examine food for quality and presentation.
• Cook a variety of dishes from the menu with guidance of head chef.
• Prepare complete meals and plate with gravies and garnishes.
• Maintain kitchen safety, sanitation, and equipment.
• Manage stock, orders and seasonal menu updates.
• Work flexibly to cover weekends and busy periods.

Skills

Vegetarian Indian cuisine

Cooking techniques

Food safety

Team experience

Education

Cookery or hospitality qualification

Tools

Tandoor oven

Open flame cooking

Ovens & grills

Job description

About The Client

Baba Sweets Melton located in Weir Views, Victoria is a modern Indian restaurant offering a wide variety of Indian cuisine food including curries, tandoori, and desserts, among others.

They are currently looking for an experienced Cook to join their team.

The Role

This is for a full time role with an annual salary set between at $80,000 plus superannuation.

The Responsibilities

Your tasks at the restaurant will consist of:

• 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 vegetarian Indian cuisine and cooking
• 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
• Must be able to work with proteins like beef, lamb and seafood
• Passion for great food and presentation
• Understanding of, and commitment to, food safety
• Experience in kitchen operations and in managing a team
• Experience in training kitchen staff
• Ability to work well under pressureGoods ordering and menu costing
• Stock control and wastage minimization
• Able to work to a flexible roster includes weekends