Cook
- Prepare and cook a variety of Indian dishes according to established recipes.
- Maintain food safety and hygiene standards in the kitchen.
- Assist in training junior kitchen staff and coordinate with the Chef.
Brothers Indian Restaurant & Cafe is seeking an experienced and motivated Cook to join our busy kitchen team on a full-time basis. We are an established Indian restaurant offering dine-in and catering services, serving a diverse menu including traditional Indian curries, biryanis, parathas, tandoori-style dishes, Indo-Chinese dishes, snacks and other freshly prepared meals.
Position
Cook – Full-Time
Salary
$78,000 – $85,000 per annum + superannuation, depending on skills and experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook a variety of Indian dishes in accordance with established recipes and quality standards.
- Prepare ingredients including vegetables, meats, poultry, sauces, marinades and spices for daily service.
- Operate and regulate cooking equipment including ovens, grills, stovetops and other commercial kitchen equipment.
- Check the quality and freshness of ingredients before preparation and cooking.
- Cook and season food consistently to maintain the restaurant's quality and presentation standards.
- Portion, plate and garnish dishes for dine-in, takeaway and catering orders.
- Prepare meals to accommodate dietary requirements where required.
- Assist with preparation of curries, rice dishes, breads, snacks and other menu items.
- Maintain appropriate food storage and temperature-control procedures.
- Follow food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.
- Maintain a clean and organised kitchen and food preparation area.
- Coordinate with the Chef and other kitchen staff during busy service periods.
- Assist with monitoring ingredient usage and minimising food wastage.
- Assist in training junior kitchen staff where required.
Skills and Experience
The successful applicant should have:
- Relevant commercial cookery qualifications or equivalent practical experience.
- At least 1 year of relevant experience as a Cook in a commercial kitchen.
- Experience preparing Indian cuisine is highly regarded.
- Good knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and food safety requirements.
- Ability to work efficiently in a busy commercial kitchen.
- Ability to follow recipes and maintain consistent food quality.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work across breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekends and public holidays as required.
Employment
Permanent Full-Time – approximately 38 hours per week
If you are an experienced Cook who takes pride in preparing high-quality food and would like to become part of our kitchen team, we welcome your application.
Please submit your resume outlining your qualifications and relevant employment experience.
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