Chef

3 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Labour Support Group Full time
Overview

The Client
Taj Curry Garden is a popular Indian restaurant located in Mill Park in VIC. They are currently looking for an experienced Chef to join their team.

The Role

You will have the opportunity to work in a truly dynamic team and you will have the chance to display your creativity in the dishes that you create. You will also have the opportunity to progress through the ranks at the restaurant.

This is a full-time role with an annual salary set at $76,000 to $86,000 plus superannuation, depending on experience.

Responsibilities
  • Preparing and cooking of food in the commercial Kitchen in the restaurant as per the menu.
  • Seasoning and portioning food and arranging it on the plates ready to be served.
  • Maintaining quality of food by regulating temperatures of equipment and making sure food is cooked properly before serving customers.
  • Storing food in temperature-controlled equipment.
  • Plan restaurant menu and estimate all the food and labour costs accordingly.
  • Maintain cost efficiency by routinely sourcing food supplies from vendors within the set budget.
  • Adapting food preparation to accommodate customers with special dietary needs.
  • Instructing restaurant staff on hygiene regulations and ensuring their consistent implementation.
  • Addressing food preparation concerns with managers, kitchen, and front desk staff.
  • Monitoring portion and waste control.
  • Supervising all kitchen staff and ensuring smooth kitchen operations, including rostering, time sheet submissions and job delegation.
  • Demonstrating cooking techniques to cooks, trainee cooks and advising them on cooking and procedures.
  • Oversee and implement Food Safety and OH&S practices to ensure a safe and compliant work environment.
Requirements
  • Minimum requirement Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
  • Strong food knowledge and skills in authentic Indian cuisine
  • At least 2 year of experience as a Chef in a similar role
  • At least 2 year experience in tandoori cooking
  • At least 2 year experience in preparing advanced marinades, masalas and curry pastes and sauces from scratch
  • At least 2 year experience preparing and cooking Indian breads
  • At least 2 year experience operating and maintaining traditional clay tandoor ovens
  • Must be able to work with proteins like beef, mutton and pork
  • Passion for great food and presentation
  • Understanding of, and commitment to, food safety
  • Experience in kitchen operations and in managing a team
  • Experience in training kitchen staff
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Goods ordering and menu costing
  • Stock control and wastage minimization

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