Cook
- Prepare and cook a range of Indian and Punjabi-style dishes according to established recipes.
- Maintain food safety and hygiene standards while ensuring consistent quality and presentation.
- Assist with estimating food requirements and monitor ingredient usage for daily service.
Marwaha Enterprises Pty Ltd, trading as Billa Da Dhaba, operates an Indian restaurant in Truganina, Victoria, offering authentic Indian and Punjabi-style food in a traditional dhaba-inspired dining environment. The restaurant serves a range of freshly cooked dishes, including curries, vegetarian dishes, chaats and other Indian specialities, with a focus on bold flavours, consistent food quality and efficient service.
About the Role
Billa Da Dhaba is seeking an experienced Cook to join its kitchen team. The successful candidate will prepare and cook a range of Indian and Punjabi-style dishes in accordance with established recipes and restaurant standards while maintaining consistent quality, portioning and food safety during daily service.
Location: Unit 15/185 Woods Road, Truganina VIC 3029
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $75,000 to $85,000 per annum plus Superannuation
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook a range of Indian and Punjabi-style dishes in accordance with established recipes and restaurant standards
- Prepare curries, vegetarian dishes, snacks and other menu items required for daily service
- Inspect ingredients and food products to ensure freshness and appropriate quality before cooking
- Regulate cooking temperatures and operate commercial cooking equipment safely and effectively
- Season food during preparation and cooking to maintain consistent flavour and quality
- Portion and present meals in accordance with established restaurant standards
- Prepare ingredients, sauces and accompaniments required for menu items and service periods
- Prepare meals to accommodate dietary requirements and reasonable customer requests where required
- Monitor ingredient usage and assist with estimating food requirements for daily service
- Store, handle and rotate ingredients and prepared food appropriately, including within temperature-controlled storage areas
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation of cooking equipment, workstations and food preparation areas
- Follow food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety procedures at all times
Candidate Requirements
- Relevant qualification in Commercial Cookery or a related discipline
- Minimum 1–2 years of relevant experience as a Cook in a commercial kitchen
- Experience preparing Indian or Punjabi cuisine will be highly regarded
- Strong knowledge of food preparation and commercial cooking techniques
- Ability to maintain consistent food quality, flavour, portioning and presentation during busy service periods
- Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and safe food-handling practices
- Good organisational, communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced restaurant environment
- Only candidates currently residing in Australia will be shortlisted
How to Apply
Please submit your resume outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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