Lead Cook: Aussie & Indian Cuisine | Full-Time

Harvey Roadhouse Pty Ltd; Donnybrook; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvey Roadhouse Pty Ltd in Donnybrook, WA is hiring a qualified Full‑Time Cook to join our team. The role requires experience cooking Aussie and Indian dishes, including tandoori and curry, with strong leadership and a focus on quality and safety.

Salary is around $80,000 per year plus super, with flexible availability and a commitment to delivering high standards. Responsibilities include menu development, stock management, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of proven kitchen experience in a busy environment.
• Qualifications in commercial cookery – Cert III or higher.
• Flexible availability for shifts.
• Strong leadership, motivational and people skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of operations, ordering, stock control and working to budgets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a wide range of Aussie and Indian dishes, including vegetarian and non-vegetarian items (tandoori and curry).
• Prepare menu items using various cooking methods (grilling, frying, steaming, roasting, sautéing).
• Ensure food quality, taste, consistency and presentation meet standards.
• Monitor cooking processes and adjust seasoning, flavours and cooking times.
• Portion, plate and present dishes according to specifications.
• Prepare marinades, sauces, gravies and other ingredients for daily kitchen operations.
• Assist with menu planning, recipe development and introducing new dishes.
• Maintain storage, refrigeration and preservation procedures.
• Monitor stock levels, assist with ordering ingredients and coordinate with suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, hygiene standards and health and safety.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Leadership

Communication

Education

Commercial Cookery Cert III or higher

Job description

Harvey Roadhouse Pty Ltd in Donnybrook, WA is hiring a qualified Full‑Time Cook to join our team. The role requires experience cooking Aussie and Indian dishes, including tandoori and curry, with strong leadership and a focus on quality and safety.

Salary is around $80,000 per year plus super, with flexible availability and a commitment to delivering high standards. Responsibilities include menu development, stock management, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.