Job Info

Location: WALKLEY HEIGHTS, SA

Salary: Not Specified

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Walkley Heights, SA 5098, Full Time, Hospitality Vacancy Listing Dates 20/08/2026 to 17/09/2026 Please Quote Reference Number 18205

- Skilled Cook and Senior Chef required
- Full time roles working 38 hours per week
- Join the Naan Tandoori Vibe team

TIP IT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD T/A Naan Tandoori Vibe (located at 1/1-11 RM Williams Dr, Walkley Heights SA 5098) is currently seeking a Cook and Senior Chef to join their team full time. Cook Cook duties and responsibilities:

- Prepare and cook a variety of dishes, ensuring consistency in quality, flavour, and presentation.
- Prepare marinades, sauces, seasonings, and other ingredients in accordance with established recipes.
- Operate and maintain commercial cooking equipment at appropriate temperatures to ensure proper cooking and food quality.
- Assist with menu planning and contribute ideas for new and seasonal dishes.
- Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients to prepare marinades, doughs, sauces, and other food components.
- Monitor the temperature of cooking equipment to ensure consistent cooking and food quality.
- Ensure proper storage of prepared food, ingredients, and raw materials in accordance with FIFO (First-In-First-Out) and safe food handling practices.
- Prepare dishes in accordance with special dietary requirements, including vegetarian, vegan, and allergen-sensitive options.
- Check the freshness and quality of ingredients before and during food preparation.
- Present and garnish dishes attractively in accordance with the restaurant's presentation standards.
- Assist other kitchen staff with food preparation and cooking duties and provide guidance to junior kitchen staff where required.
- Adhere to workplace hygiene, food safety,



and occupational health and safety standards in accordance with Australian regulations.

Applicants for the Cook role must have:

- Relevant qualifications in Commercial Cookery or a related discipline.
- Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in a commercial kitchen environment.
- Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong knife skills and food preparation techniques.
- Good understanding of ingredients, seasonings, and cooking methods.
- Food safety and sanitation practices.
- Good plating and presentation skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

A salary of $79,500 - $82,000 will be offered to the successful candidate for the Cook role Senior Chef Senior Chef duties and responsibilities:

- Managing professional kitchen operations
- planning, directing, and coordinating food preparation activities in a kitchen to ensure smooth and efficient operations.

Developing and implementing operational policies, procedures, and standards to maintain high performance and consistent service quality.

- Hire and train kitchen staff
- recruit, train and supervise kitchen staff and promote a positive and qualified kitchen environment.
- Providing guidance to other chefs – supervising the other chefs and kitchen staff and advice on preparation methods, presentation style and flavour profiles to elevate the quality of dishes.
- Overseeing the food preparation and creation process




- supervising all stages of food preparation, cooking, and plating to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.
- Ensuring the quality of dishes
- conducting regular inspections of ingredients and supplies to ensure freshness and quality.
- Maintaining inventory
- must be able to stock control, monthly stock takes and communicate with current suppliers.
- Creating menus
- menu planning, daily specials, recipes and new promotion ideas and dishes to attract customers.
- Directing kitchen operations
- managing kitchen workflows and ensuring food preparation and presentation are of a consistent high standard.
- Checking and approving dishes before serving
- ensuring dishes are served promptly to maintain customer satisfaction and quality.

Applicants for the Senior Chef role must have:

- Relevant qualifications in Commercial Cookery or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated minimum 2 years’ experience as a Chef or in a similar role.
- Clear and effective communication.
- Effective leadership and ability to manage and motivate kitchen staff.
- Strong culinary expertise with knowledge of cooking techniques.
- Agility and physical fitness.
- Refined pallet.
- Creativity in designing innovative dishes and menus.
- Conflict resolution and strong problem-solving skills to address.
- Different cooking methods.
- Understanding ingredients and seasonings.
- Food safety and sanitation practices.
- General food preparation expertise.
- Decision making.
- Attention to details in food presentation and safety.
- Excellent organizational skills for managing tasks, inventory and staff schedules

A salary of $85,000 - $92,000 will be offered to the successful candidate for the Senior Chef role. Apply now through our online application form - https://www.netyourjob.com.au/jobs/18205.php

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