Full-Time Indian Cuisine Chef & Menu Planner

Shri Balaji Group Pty Ltd (Trading as Ghee good Indian Restaurant); Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shri Balaji Group Pty Ltd (Trading as Ghee good Indian Restaurant) in Tarneit, VIC is seeking an experienced Chef to plan and prepare traditional Indian dishes and oversee daily kitchen operations. The role includes menu development, cost estimation and ensuring high standards of food safety.

You will lead kitchen staff, coordinate with management and deliver consistent quality for dine-in, takeaway and tiffin services in western Melbourne.

Qualifications

• At least one year of relevant full-time work experience as a Chef or in a similar commercial kitchen role.
• Experience preparing and cooking a variety of traditional Indian dishes, including curries, vegetarian meals, dal, rice preparations, traditional breads, paranthas and snacks.
• Sound knowledge of commercial food preparation methods, cooking techniques, seasoning, portion control and food presentation.
• Ability to plan menus, estimate food and labour costs, monitor ingredient requirements and manage kitchen supplies.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, sanitation and appropriate food storage and preservation procedures.
• Ability to monitor food quality and maintain consistency in taste, presentation and portion sizes.
• Good communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively with management and kitchen staff.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced commercial kitchen and manage multiple food preparation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop menus featuring traditional Indian cuisine, including curries, vegetarian dishes, lentil preparations, rice dishes, traditional breads, paranthas, snacks and tiffin meal combinations, while estimating food and labour costs and ordering fresh ingredients and kitchen supplies.
• Prepare, season and cook a variety of traditional Indian meals for dine-in, takeaway and tiffin orders.
• Monitor the quality, taste, consistency and presentation of dishes through all stages of preparation and cooking.
• Discuss daily food preparation requirements, menu changes, ingredient availability and kitchen operational matters with management and staff.
• Demonstrate cooking methods, portion control procedures and kitchen techniques to staff for consistency and efficiency.
• Implement and monitor food safety, hygiene and sanitation procedures in line with regulations.
• Assist with selection, training and supervision of kitchen staff.
• Oversee storage, refrigeration, freezing and preservation of ingredients.

Skills

Menu planning

Indian cuisine

Food safety

Kitchen supervision

Inventory management

Team coordination

Culinary techniques

Cost estimation

Food presentation

Education

Diploma or higher in Commercial Cookery

Three years full-time kitchen experience

Job description

Shri Balaji Group Pty Ltd (Trading as Ghee good Indian Restaurant) in Tarneit, VIC is seeking an experienced Chef to plan and prepare traditional Indian dishes and oversee daily kitchen operations. The role includes menu development, cost estimation and ensuring high standards of food safety.

You will lead kitchen staff, coordinate with management and deliver consistent quality for dine-in, takeaway and tiffin services in western Melbourne.