About

About The Client

The Great Flavour of India located in Innisfail in Far North Queensland is a popular restaurant that serves authentic Indian cuisine with a mix of both traditional & inventive flavours. Their extensive menu offering includes a wide variety of Indian food including daals, curries, tandoori and seafood, among others. They are currently looking for an experienced Cook to join their expanding team.

The Role

This is a full time role with an annual salary set between $77,000 to $78,000 depending on experience plus superannuation.

The Responsibilities

Your tasks at the restaurant will consist of:

Examine food to ensure quality and presentation

Cooking variety of dishes from the menu and on pans with guidance of head chef

Cooking menu items in co-operation with the rest of the kitchen

Using different methods of cooking such as tandoori cooking, frying, steaming, boiling and roasting

Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods

Portioning food, placing it on plates, and adding gravies, sauces and garnishes

Regulating temperatures of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment maintain them in good working condition

Reporting to management if any maintenance is required

Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment

Order raw materials to supplier as per business need

Review menu with head chef and contribute to some seasonal changes to the menu

Follow and maintain all OH&SC requirement for safe kitchen operations.

Clean and maintain work area and kitchen equipment

Setting up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies

Assist with the ordering of supplies

Ensure safety and sanitation practices in the kitchen

The Requirements:

To be considered for the position you must meet the following requirements:

Relevant qualifications in cookery or hospitality

Strong food knowledge and skills in authentic Indian cuisine

Relevant qualifications in cookery or hospitality

Minimum 3 years of experience as a commercial cook in a restaurant kitchen

Minimum 3 years of experience with cooking curry and Tandoori

Minimum 3 years of cooking experience with open fire and the Tandoor oven

Minimum 3 years of experience in preparing Indian sauces and Tandoori rub mix from

Must be able to work with proteins like beef, lamb and seafood

Experience in adherence to recipe & portion control, as well as ordering and stock control

Ability to follow instruction & take direction

Excellent time management and attention to detail

Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team

Be available to work on weekends to deal with many customers