Cook
- Prepare and cook a variety of Indian dishes according to established recipes.
- Maintain kitchen hygiene and assist with day-to-day kitchen operations.
- Ensure food quality and consistency in presentation and taste.
Our client is an Indian restaurant and sweets cafe located in Dandenong, Victoria, specialising in Indian cuisine and traditional Indian sweets. The business offers dine-in, takeaway and delivery services, with a menu including curries, tandoori dishes, vegetarian options and handcrafted mithai.
The business is seeking a Cook to prepare and cook a range of Indian dishes in accordance with established recipes, food quality standards and kitchen procedures. The role will involve food preparation, cooking, portion control, maintaining kitchen hygiene and assisting with the smooth day-to-day operation of the kitchen.
The annual salary for the full-time Cook position is $79,500 to $81,000 plus superannuation.
Duties include:
- Preparing and cooking a range of Indian dishes, including curries, vegetarian dishes, rice dishes, breads and tandoori items.
- Preparing ingredients by washing, cutting, chopping, marinating and measuring food items according to recipes and menu requirements.
- Cooking food using appropriate methods, including grilling, roasting, frying, baking and simmering.
- Preparing sauces, gravies, curries and other accompaniments to maintain consistency in flavour and presentation.
- Following established recipes, portion sizes and cooking procedures to maintain consistent food quality.
- Monitoring food during preparation and cooking to ensure appropriate temperature, texture, taste and presentation.
- Assisting with the preparation of Indian sweets and other menu items offered by the cafe, as required.
- Planning and coordinating food preparation to ensure dishes are prepared and available within required service times.
- Checking the quality and freshness of ingredients and reporting any unsuitable or insufficient supplies to the relevant staff.
- Storing prepared food and ingredients appropriately and maintaining stock in accordance with food safety requirements.
- Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene of cooking equipment, utensils, preparation areas and workstations in accordance with food safety standards.
- Assisting with monitoring food stock levels and communicating requirements for ingredients and kitchen supplies to support uninterrupted kitchen operations.
Qualifications:
- Must have more than one (1) year of experience.
- Should possess a Certificate IV and a Diploma of Commercial Cookery.
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