Cook

Rashi Joshi; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Masala Kitchen Westfield Kotara is seeking an experienced Cook to join its kitchen team and deliver authentic Indian cuisine in a busy casual dining venue.

You will be skilled in tandoor work, spice blending and slow-cooked curries, with at least 1 year of commercial cookery experience. Certificate II or III qualifies you to apply, and you will work on-site at Westfield Kotara. The role requires reliability, ability to work under pressure and strong teamwork with kitchen and front-of-house staff.

Qualifications

• Certificate II or III in commercial Cookery with at least 1 year experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook Indian dishes including tandoor-fired items and curries.
• Take orders from supervisors and prepare dishes to specification.
• Prepare ingredients for cooking, including cutting, weighing, and mixing.
• Cook and present dishes to a consistent standard, including tandoor items and curries.
• Portion and plate food for service according to established guidelines.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organisation of kitchen work areas and equipment.
• Follow and enforce hygiene and food safety regulations in the kitchen.
• Monitor food stock levels and assist with ordering and stock rotation to minimise wastage.
• Assist chefs and kitchen staff with food preparation during busy service periods.

Skills

Traditional Indian cooking techniques

Work under pressure

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Certificate II or III in commercial Cookery

Job description

Next Gen Talent

Business Name: RC Foods Pty Ltd t/a Masala Kitchen Westfield Kotara

Position: Cook

Location: Shop R3003, Level 3, Westfield Kotara, 89 Park Road, Kotara NSW 2289

Salary: AUD $79,500 - $85,000 + Super

Company Details

RC FOODS PTY LTD trades as Masala Kitchen, a modern Indian restaurant group with locations across Sydney, Newcastle and Canberra, including this site on the rooftop dining precinct at Westfield Kotara. The brand is known for hand-crafted, unapologetically authentic Indian cuisine from tandoor-fired classics and slow-cooked curries to regional thalis made with fresh, top-quality ingredients and chefs trained in traditional Indian cooking techniques.

Position Overview

Masala Kitchen Westfield Kotara is seeking an experienced Chef to join its kitchen team and help deliver the brand's signature modern Indian menu. The successful candidate will bring hands-on experience with authentic Indian cooking techniques, including tandoor work, spice blending, and slow-cooked curries, and will be capable of maintaining consistency and quality across a busy casual dining venue.

Minimum requirements

Certificate II or III in commercial Cookery with at least 1 year experience

Roles and Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food according to established recipes and menu standards, with particular focus on authentic Indian dishes including tandoor-fired items, curries, and regional specialties
• Take orders from chefs or supervisors and prepare dishes to specification
• Prepare ingredients for cooking, including cutting, weighing, and mixing
• Cook and present food, including tandoor items, curries, and accompaniments, to a consistent standard
• Portion and plate food for service according to established guidelines
• Maintain the cleanliness and organisation of kitchen work areas and equipment
• Follow and enforce hygiene and food safety regulations in the kitchen
• Monitor food stock levels and assist with ordering and stock rotation to minimise wastage
• Assist chefs and kitchen staff with food preparation during busy service periods

Skills & Attributes

• Strong grounding in traditional Indian cooking techniques and spice work
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen
• Reliable, attentive to detail, and able to follow instructions accurately
• Good communication and coordination with kitchen and front-of-house staff