Chef

UTS FOOD PTY LTD is hiring a Full time Chef role in Belconnen, ACT. Apply now to be part of our team.

• Looking for candidates available to work:
  • Monday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
  • Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
  • Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
  • Thursday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
  • Friday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
  • Saturday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
  • Sunday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
• 1 year of relevant work experience required for this role
• Expected salary: $75,000 - $80,000 per year

Chef:

• Develop and refine authentic North and South Indian vegetarian recipes, such as Dosa varieties, Curries (Paneer Butter Masala, Veg Kolhapuri), and Thali sets.

• Oversee final plating of dishes such as Mysore Masala Dosa, Idli Sambar, and Shahi Paneer to ensure consistency, garnish accuracy, and visual appeal.

• Taste and adjust each batch of gravies and spice blends (e.g., sambar, makhani, chettinad) before service to maintain flavor integrity.

• Supervise preparation of batters (e.g., dosa, idli), marinated items (e.g., tandoori paneer), and chutneys to ensure consistency and proper fermentation/mixing.

• Ensure mise en place for high-volume service (e.g., pre-portioned dosa fillings, chopped vegetables for curry bases).

• Check daily delivery of ingredients such as lentils, paneer, spices, and fresh herbs for freshness and authenticity.

Cook:

• Chop vegetables, prepare paneer, and mix spice bases for curries such as Palak Paneer, Veg Korma, and Dal Tadka.

• Cook dishes such as South Indian dosas, North Indian gravies, Indo-Chinese starters (e.g., Gobi Manchurian), and biryanis following standard recipes and taste profiles.

• Follow instructions from the Head Chef for dish customizations (e.g., spice levels, vegan versions).

• Operate kitchen equipment such as dosa tawa, tandoor oven, deep fryers, steamers, and mixers.

• Maintain high standards of hygiene while handling cooked and uncooked food.

• Ensure food is stored at proper temperatures and containers are clearly labelled and dated.

• Notify the Chef about low-stock items (e.g., lentils, paneer, curry leaves) and assist in checking deliveries.