Chef
- Plan and organise the preparation and cooking of high-quality South Indian food.
- Supervise and coordinate the activities of cooks and other food preparation workers.
- Ensure compliance with hygiene and food safety requirements.
Company Name: AI Foods Pty Ltd t/a A2B Melbourne
Position: Chef
Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 plus super per annum
Work type: Full-time
Location: Victoria
About us:
Adyar Ananda Bhavan (also known as A2B) is a popular South Indian vegetarian restaurant known for serving authentic flavours and fresh, high-quality food. With six branches in Australia, we offer a wide range of traditional dishes including dosa, idli, vada, thali-style meals, sweets and savouries, all prepared using time-honoured recipes. Our restaurant is known for its warm service, consistent quality and a welcoming atmosphere that keeps our customers returning. We value teamwork, respect and a passion for good food. Joining our team means working in a supportive environment where your skills are appreciated and where you can grow your culinary career.
A2B Melbourne, Victoria-based location, is looking to hire a chef for the ongoing business. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Plan and organise the preparation and cooking of high-quality food in dining and catering establishments.
- Planning the menus, estimating food and labour costs, and ordering food supplies.
- Supervise and coordinate the activities of cooks and other food preparation workers.
- To cook and season South Indian dishes (Sambar, Rasam, Pongal, Dosai, Idli, Parotta, different types of rice, etc.) and other Indian sweets and snacks)
- Discussing food preparation issues with managers, dietitians, kitchen and waiting staff.
- Freeze and preserve food as required.
- Responsible for quality control of all dishes to ensure consistent taste, flavour, presentation and delivery.
- Preparing food to meet special dietary requirements.
- Maintaining an effective operation of the kitchen.
- Ensuring strict compliance with hygiene and food safety requirements.
- Attention to detail
- Training other kitchen staff and apprentices
- Organising the duty roster of the staff
To be successful for this position, you must possess the following:
- Minimum Qualification is a Diploma in Hospitality. Adequate experience may be acceptable in lieu of formal qualifications.
- Previous experience as a chef in an Indian restaurant, ideally with exposure to South Indian vegetarian cuisine
- Enthusiastic and proactive with excellent communication skills.
- Good leadership skills with attention to detail.
How to apply:
Please send your resume and a short cover letter to info@a2bmelbourne.com.au
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