Chef
- Prepare and cook Indian dishes using appropriate techniques and ingredients.
- Assist with menu planning, recipe development, and inventory management.
- Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen cleanliness.
Chef - Model Town Indian Restaurant
Employer: JMV Group Pty Ltd trading as Model Town Indian Restaurant
Employment type: Full-time, 38 hours per week
Salary: $80,000 per annum plus superannuation
About the role
Model Town Indian Restaurant is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Chef to join our kitchen team. We are looking for someone with experience in Indian cuisine, a passion for quality food and the ability to deliver consistent dishes in a busy restaurant environment.
You will contribute to food preparation, cooking, menu planning and kitchen operations while maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and presentation.
Key responsibilities
- Prepare and cook Indian dishes using appropriate cooking techniques, spices and ingredients.
- Maintain consistent standards of food quality, flavour, portion size and presentation.
- Plan and organise food preparation to ensure efficient kitchen service.
- Assist with menu planning, recipe development and estimating ingredient requirements.
- Monitor the quality of ingredients and dishes throughout preparation and service.
- Assist with stock ordering, inventory management and safe food storage.
- Monitor food wastage and support cost-effective kitchen practices.
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness and comply with food safety and hygiene requirements.
- Supervise and assist with training kitchen staff as required.
- Work closely with kitchen and front-of-house staff to support smooth service.
Skills and experience
- At least one year of relevant experience as a Chef preparing Indian cuisine.
- Sound knowledge of Indian cooking techniques, traditional recipes and spices.
- Ability to manage competing tasks and maintain food quality during busy service periods.
- Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and safe food handling.
- Good communication, teamwork and organisational skills.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to consistent food quality.
- Availability to work rostered evenings, weekends and public holidays.
Formal culinary training or relevant qualifications are desirable. Previous experience in a similar restaurant environment will be highly regarded.
How to apply
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