About

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