Full Time Cook

Business Nest; Sydney; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Chilli Mates Indian Restaurant seeks an experienced Cook to join the full-time kitchen team in Sydney. You will understand Indian cuisine, especially South Indian, Indo-Chinese, and Tandoor, and be able to prepare, season and cook dishes for dining and catering services.

The role demands passion for food, high standards, and the ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen while maintaining quality and consistency across all dishes.

Qualifications

• Must have formal culinary qualifications and relevant kitchen experience.
• Strong knowledge of South Indian flavours and techniques.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to stay calm and organized during busy service periods.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation, seasoning and cooking according to the menu, recipes and standards.
• All food prepared to meet quality standards in a timely manner.
• Portioning and presenting dishes with proper accompaniments.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisational efficiency in the workstation.
• Follow safety, sanitation and OH&S guidelines and report issues promptly.
• Communicate effectively with support staff and management.

Skills

South Indian flavours

Indo-Chinese cuisine

Excellent teamwork

Calm under pressure

Food safety awareness

Education

Formal culinary qualifications

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Trading as Chilli Mates Indian Restaurant

Cook - Full-time

SALARY $75,000 - $85,000 + Superannuation

SUMMARY

You need to understand Indian cuisine, especially South Indian, Indo Chinese, Tandoor

and can prepare, season, and cook food in dining and catering establishments for our

Restaurant. You will be passionate about food and a high achiever for products, quality

and services.

What we offer

We offer a competitive remuneration package ($75,000-$85,000 per year) + Super in line

with your experience and qualification.

If you are an experienced cook with passion for authentic Indian and Indo-Chinese

cuisine and are ready to embark on a great journey with Chilli mates, we would love to

hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Duties & Responsibilities

Your duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Food preparation, seasoning and cooking according to the restaurant menu,

recipes and standards.

• All food is prepared to meet quality standards in a timely manner.

• Portioning the food, plating it, presenting with side dishes, chutneys, sambar,

curry as set by the restaurant standards.

• Understanding and demonstration of safety procedures and correct use of

Equipment.

• Storing food in temperature-controlled facilities.

• Maintaining the cleanliness and organised workstation.

• Maintaining and following the occupational health and safety standards.

• Maintaining and following the food safety and sanitation guidelines.

• Communicating effectively with support staff and management.

Skill & Experience

Key Selection Criteria, Qualifications & Experience

Experience/ Knowledge

• With relevant formal qualifications, at least one year experience as a cook in a

busy kitchen environment or a min of 3 years of Commercial experience in a

• Strong knowledge of South Indian flavours and cooking techniques.

• Knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.

• Ability to remain calm and organised during busy service periods.

• Attention to detail and proven ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness.

• Excellent communication and teamwork capabilities.

• Ability to follow instructions and take directions from senior kitchen