Desi Cuisine Chef

The Trustee for RAJPUT FAMILY TRUST; Geelong; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Trustee for RAJPUT FAMILY TRUST in Geelong (Herne Hill VIC) is seeking an experienced Chef to manage a small kitchen and lead a team of three other staff. You will oversee a busy service, introduce signature South Asian dishes, and adapt the menu while ensuring cost control and food safety.

The role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in consistent quality, and can work a Monday to Friday schedule with optional weekend work.

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a chef/cook.
• Confidently cooking a full menu during busy service.
• Experience preparing and cooking.
• Strong focus on consistency and presentation.
• Good understanding of food safety, cleanliness and kitchen organisation.
• Able to work efficiently under pressure.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work well within a team.

Responsibilities

• Confidently cooking a full menu during busy hours.
• Responsible for introducing signature dishes of south asian cuisine
• Ability to change the menu or introduce new dishes
• Must be able to do cost analysis of ingredients and dishes
• Managing prep, service and food quality throughout the day
• Maintaining consistency, presentation and portion control
• Ensuring food safety, cleanliness and kitchen organisation
• Working efficiently under pressure
• Assisting with ordering, prep and keeping the kitchen running smoothly

Skills

Chef experience

Menu execution

Food safety

Teamwork

Job description

The Trustee for RAJPUT FAMILY TRUST – Herne Hill VIC

We're looking for an experienced and reliable Chef to join our busy kitchen. The business is located in a busy area of Geelong (Herne Hill). We are starting a continental food business, so we require someone experienced who loves the food and brings taste to this passion. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment, takes pride in producing consistent quality food, and is looking for a Monday to Friday role with optional weekend work. The successful applicant will confidently manage the kitchen, with 3 other staff members assisting throughout.

Key responsibilities

• Confidently cooking a full menu during busy hours
• Responsible for introducing signature dishes of south asian cuisine
• Ability to change the menu or introduce new dishes
• Must be able to do cost analysis of ingredients and dishes
• Managing prep, service and food quality throughout the day
• Maintaining consistency, presentation and portion control
• Ensuring food safety, cleanliness and kitchen organisation
• Working efficiently under pressure
• Assisting with ordering, prep and keeping the kitchen running smoothly

About you

• Strong experience as a chef/cook
• Confident cooking a full menu during busy service
• Experience preparing and cooking
• Strong focus on consistency and presentation
• Good understanding of food safety, cleanliness and kitchen organisation
• Able to work efficiently under pressure
• Reliable, punctual and able to work well within a team