Cook
- Prepare and cook authentic Persian dishes to a high standard.
- Maintain food safety and hygiene standards in the kitchen.
- Assist in training kitchen staff and planning menus.
Position: Cook (Persian Cuisine)
Business: Persian Kebab House (SEPICO Pty Ltd)
Location: 56-57 Tunstall Square, Doncaster East VIC 3109
Website: ************************************************** type: Full-time (38 hours per week), on a rotating roster including evenings, weekends and public holidays
Salary: $79,500-89,500 per annum plus superannuation
About Us
Persian Kebab House is a Persian/Iranian restaurant located at Tunstall Square, Doncaster East, offering full dine-in service, takeaway, and delivery. We specialise in authentic Persian cuisine: charcoal-grilled kebabs, traditional stews, saffron rice dishes, Persian starters and fresh salads, prepared from traditional recipes.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced, full-time Cook who specialises in Persian cuisine to join our kitchen team. The successful applicant will be responsible for preparing and cooking our menu to a consistently high standard across dine-in, takeaway, delivery and catering orders.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Prepare and cook authentic Persian dishes, including, but not limited to, charcoal-grilled kebabs (koobideh, barg, chicken/joojeh kebab), traditional stews (ghormeh sabzi, gheymeh, fesenjan) and saffron rice dishes (chelow, zereshk polo, baghali polo)
• Marinate meats and poultry using traditional Persian recipes, herbs, spices and saffron
• Examine foodstuffs for quality and freshness and prepare ingredients for daily service
• Regulate the temperature of charcoal grills, ovens and other cooking equipment
• Portion food, prepare garnishes and accompaniments, and present dishes to a consistent standard
• Plan menus and daily specials with management and estimate ingredient requirements and food costs
• Store food in temperature-controlled facilities and maintain strict food safety and hygiene standards
• Assist with guiding and training kitchen staff
• Keep the kitchen, utensils and equipment clean and comply with all food safety regulations
Requirements
• Proven experience as a Cook in Persian or Middle Eastern cuisine in a commercial kitchen
• Trade qualification in commercial cookery (Certificate III or IV) or equivalent relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of Persian marinades, stews, rice preparation and charcoal grilling techniques
• Sound understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen and to work evenings, weekends and public holidays on a roster
How to Apply
Please submit your current resume outlining your relevant experience via this platform,. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Note: Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents will be preferred. Other applicants with full work rights can apply only if they meet the above criteria.
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