Chef
- Prepare and cook authentic Indian, tandoori, Indo-Chinese and street-food dishes to consistent quality and presentation standards.
- Coordinate kitchen operations, including menu development, food and labour costs, stock management, and food safety compliance.
- Allocate work, supervise and train kitchen staff, and coordinate timely service across dine-in, takeaway, online and catering orders.
CHEF – Full Time
Employer: SK & TC CUISINE PTY LTD
Trading As: TANDOORI CUISINE & BAR INDIAN RESTAURANT
Location: Geelong West VIC 3218
Salary: AUD 80000- AUD 85000 per annum plus superannuation
SK & TC CUISINE PTY LTD, trading as TANDOORI CUISINE & BAR INDIAN RESTAURANT, is seeking a qualified and experienced Chef to join its restaurant in Geelong West VIC. The successful applicant will be responsible for preparing and cooking authentic Indian cuisine, maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation, coordinating kitchen operations, and ensuring compliance with food safety and hygiene requirements. The business offers a diverse menu of traditional Indian dishes requiring specialised culinary skills, effective kitchen coordination and consistent food preparation.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, cook, and present a diverse range of Indian dishes, including Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Tikka, Tandoori Fish Tikka, Butter Chicken, lamb and goat curries, and vegetarian and paneer specialties.
- Prepare Indo-Chinese and street-food dishes, including Mushroom 65, Manchurian, and other paneer dishes, using appropriate culinary techniques.
- Calculate ingredient quantities, food production costs, and staffing requirements to support efficient kitchen operations.
- Demonstrate cooking methods and guide kitchen staff in following recipes, preparation techniques, and food quality standards.
- Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, hygiene practices, and workplace health and safety requirements.
- Monitor food preparation, cooking, and presentation to ensure consistency in flavour, freshness, portion sizes, and quality.
- Develop and update menus in consultation with management, considering customer preferences, ingredient availability, and operational requirements.
- Coordinate food preparation and service for dine-in, takeaway, online orders, and catering services to ensure timely meal delivery.
- Inspect ingredients and finished dishes to maintain quality standards and minimise food wastage.
- Allocate duties, supervise daily kitchen activities, and support the training and development of cooks and kitchen assistants.
- Select, order, and manage food supplies and kitchen inventory to maintain appropriate stock levels and control costs.
- Coordinate food preparation to complement the restaurant's beverage service, including lassis and shakes, while maintaining appropriate kitchen workflow and service standards.
Essential Requirements
·AQF Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or an equivalent qualification; a Diploma of Hospitality Management is desirable;
·At least three years of relevant experience as a Chef.
·Strong knowledge of authentic Indian cuisine, including tandoori dishes, curries, Indo-Chinese cuisine, street food, spices, and specialised cooking techniques.
·Ability to work efficiently in a commercial kitchen while maintaining food quality, presentation, and hygiene standards.
·Strong organisational, communication, teamwork, and kitchen coordination skills.
How To Apply
Applicants should submit their resume together with a cover letter outlining their suitability for the position. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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