Sri Lankan & Indian Cuisine Chef — Fast-Paced Kitchen

Pspt Industries Pty Ltd; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 75 000 - 85 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

PSPT Industries Pty Ltd, trading as Village Hoppers, Cranbourne North VIC, seeks an experienced Chef to lead kitchen activities, plan daily food preparation, and ensure high culinary standards. You will prepare Sri Lankan and Indian dishes, contribute to menu development, and monitor costs and quality in a busy restaurant environment.

The role requires 1–2 years in a commercial kitchen, deep knowledge of traditional techniques, spice blending, curry making and rice dishes, with strong teamwork

Qualificações

• Minimum 1–2 years of relevant experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and cooking Sri Lankan, Indian or similar South Asian cuisine.
• Strong knowledge of traditional cooking techniques, spice preparation, curry making, rice dishes and other restaurant food preparations.
• Ability to plan and organise food preparation activities and coordinate kitchen operations during busy service periods.
• Experience in menu planning, food costing, ingredient estimation, stock control and minimising kitchen wastage.
• Ability to monitor food quality, flavour and presentation while maintaining established culinary standards.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and cook a range of traditional Sri Lankan and Indian dishes, including hoppers, kottu roti, curries, biryani, dosa and other rice, meat, seafood and vegetarian preparations in accordance with established recipes and cooking standards.
• Plan and organise daily food preparation activities, including the preparation of curry bases, spice blends, marinades, batters and other ingredients required for restaurant service.
• Monitor the quality, flavour, seasoning, texture and presentation of dishes throughout preparation, cooking and service to maintain consistent culinary standards.
• Inspect fresh produce, meats, seafood, spices and other ingredients to ensure their quality and suitability for food preparation.
• Contribute to menu planning, daily specials and improvements to existing dishes, considering traditional cooking methods, ingredient availability, customer preferences and food costs.
• Estimate food quantities and preparation requirements, monitor ingredient costs and assist with ordering supplies and controlling kitchen wastage.
• Coordinate cooking activities across kitchen sections, including curry preparation, rice dishes, hoppers and other menu items, to ensure efficient workflow and timely completion of customer orders.
• Demonstrate traditional Sri Lankan and Indian cooking techniques and guide kitchen staff in ingredient preparation, spice combinations, cooking methods and presentation standards.
• Liaise with restaurant management and front-of-house staff regarding food preparation requirements, dietary requests and service timing.
• Monitor stock rotation, ingredient storage and temperature-control procedures to maintain food quality and minimise spoilage.
• Explain and enforce food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements throughout kitchen operations.
• Review kitchen preparation procedures and coordinate improvements to food preparation efficiency, cooking practices and workflow during busy service periods.

Conhecimentos

Sri Lankan cuisine

Indian cuisine

Food preparation

Menu planning

Food safety

Stock control

Teamwork

Ingredient estimation

Formação académica

Cert IV in Commercial Cookery

Descrição da oferta de emprego

PSPT Industries Pty Ltd, trading as Village Hoppers, Cranbourne North VIC, seeks an experienced Chef to lead kitchen activities, plan daily food preparation, and ensure high culinary standards. You will prepare Sri Lankan and Indian dishes, contribute to menu development, and monitor costs and quality in a busy restaurant environment.

The role requires 1–2 years in a commercial kitchen, deep knowledge of traditional techniques, spice blending, curry making and rice dishes, with strong teamwork