About the Employer:

Noor Curry House is a traditional Halal Indian restaurant in Cobram in Victoria. They are currently looking for an experienced Chef to join their team.

About the Role:

You will have the opportunity to work in a truly dynamic team and you will have the chance to display your creativity in the dishes that you create. You will also have the opportunity to progress through the ranks at the restaurant. This is a full-time role with an annual salary set at $75,000 - $85,000 plus superannuation and is based in Cobram in VIC.

Responsibilities

Your tasks at the restaurant will consist of:

- Manage and oversee kitchen staff, including cooks and food preparation personnel.
- Delegate and assign duties based on team members’ skills and strengths.
- Mentor and guide employees, resolving any workplace concerns or conflicts.
- Monitor food preparation methods to ensure consistency and quality.
- Ensure staff comply with personal hygiene, cleanliness, and sanitation standards.
- Check and monitor stock levels of ingredients and raw materials.
- Inspect received goods for quality and quantity.
- Issue orders and prepare requisitions for food, frozen items, beverages, and other kitchen supplies.
- Conduct stock rotation and manage inventory efficiently.
- Plan and develop menus, including daily specials.
- Prepare authentic Indian dishes, with special focus on tandoori cooking and creating curry pastes and sauces from scratch.
- Use cooking appliances effectively while maintaining cleanliness and safety.
- Assist with kitchen workflow to ensure timely food service.
- Maintain cleanliness, organization,



and sanitation throughout the kitchen.
- Follow all food safety, hygiene, and preparation policies.
- Work with management on menu pricing, considering labour, ingredient, and overhead costs.
- Oversee relationships with distributors and promptly resolve any vendor issues.
- Help monitor and follow the restaurant’s budget guidelines.
- Order goods and manage menu costing to control stock and minimize waste.

Job Requirements

- Robust food knowledge and skills in authentic Indian cuisine
- Relevant qualifications in cookery or hospitality
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a Chef in a similar role
- At least 2 years' experience in tandoori cooking
- At least 2 years’ experience in preparing curry pastes and sauces from scratch
- Must know how to prepare halal meals
- Must be able to work with proteins like beef, mutton and pork
- Passion for great food and presentation
- Understanding of, and commitment to, food safety
- Experience in kitchen operations and in managing a team
- Experience in training kitchen staff
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Goods ordering and menu costing
- Stock control and wastage minimization

Pay: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

- Are you Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident?
- Do you have relevant qualifications in cookery or hospitality?
- Do you have minimum 2 years of experience as a Chef in a similar role?
- Do you have at least 2 years' experience in tandoori cooking ?
- Do you have at least 2 years’ experience in preparing curry pastes and sauces from scratch ?

Work Location: In person

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