Indian Cuisine Chef | Creative Menu & Fast-Paced Kitchen

Job Q; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 73,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jai Ho Indian Restaurant & Jump Inn is seeking a qualified Chef to join our Alice Springs team on a full-time basis. The role focuses on North Indian, South Indian and seafood dishes, with a strong emphasis on food safety and high-quality presentation.

The successful candidate will bring passion for Indian cuisine, 1+ year of relevant experience, and ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen while leading a team and maintaining HACCP standards.

Qualifications

• Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a similar role, specializing in Indian cuisine.
• Strong understanding of food safety and occupational health standards.
• Current Food Safety Supervisor certificate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a wide range of Indian dishes including vegetarian, non-vegetarian and seafood options.
• Ensure meals meet quality, presentation and taste standards.
• Assist in menu development and seasonal updates.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen adhering to WHS, Food Safety and HACCP guidelines.
• Oversee stock management, ordering, rotation and wastage minimisation.
• Collaborate with front-of-house and suppliers to maintain kitchen efficiency and culture.
• Manage allergen procedures and provide accurate allergen information at all times.

Education

Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Jai Ho Indian Restaurant & Jump Inn is seeking a qualified Chef to join our Alice Springs team on a full-time basis. The role focuses on North Indian, South Indian and seafood dishes, with a strong emphasis on food safety and high-quality presentation.

The successful candidate will bring passion for Indian cuisine, 1+ year of relevant experience, and ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen while leading a team and maintaining HACCP standards.