Cook
- Prepare and cook North Indian vegetarian dishes for dine-in and takeaway customers.
- Maintain food safety standards and ensure quality presentation of dishes.
- Assist the owner/main chef with daily preparation planning and guide kitchen assistants.
Cook – Full-time | North Indian Vegetarian Cuisine
Recruiter: AtomicEdu Consulting Services
Location: Hawthorn, VIC 3122
Salary: $80,000–$85,000 per annum plus superannuation
Employment type: Full-time, ongoing
AtomicEdu Consulting Services is recruiting on behalf of a vegetarian restaurant in Hawthorn seeking an experienced Cook to join its kitchen team.
Working alongside the owner/main chef, you will prepare and cook North Indian vegetarian dishes for dine-in and takeaway customers, maintaining consistent quality, presentation and food safety standards.
Key responsibilities
- Prepare, cook and present vegetarian curries, dals, sabzi, rice dishes, snacks, chaat and accompaniments.
- Prepare dough, fillings, rotis and stuffed parathas.
- Prepare gravies, masalas, chutneys and ingredients for daily service.
- Check ingredients for freshness and quality, regulate cooking temperatures and season dishes appropriately.
- Maintain consistent portions, taste and presentation.
- Prepare meals for customers with specific dietary requirements, following appropriate food handling procedures.
- Store food safely, monitor temperatures, label ingredients and maintain stock rotation.
- Monitor ingredient supplies, minimise wastage and assist with stock requirements.
- Maintain clean and hygienic workstations, utensils and kitchen equipment.
- Assist the owner/main chef with daily preparation planning and guide kitchen assistants when required.
Skills and experience
- At least one year of relevant commercial cooking experience.
- Demonstrated experience preparing North Indian vegetarian dishes, including curries, dals and Indian breads.
- Relevant commercial cookery qualifications or equivalent relevant practical experience.
- Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene, storage and temperature control.
- Ability to organise preparation tasks and work efficiently during busy service periods.
- Good teamwork and communication skills.
- Availability for rostered lunch and dinner shifts, including weekends.
- Food safety training is desirable.
What we offer
- Full-time, ongoing employment.
- Salary of $80,000–$85,000 per annum plus superannuation, depending on relevant skills and experience.
- A supportive team environment.
How to apply
Submit your résumé and a brief summary of your relevant cooking experience through this advertisement.
Applications from suitably qualified Australian citizens and permanent residents are encouraged.
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