About The Client

Baba Sweets Melton located in Weir Views, Victoria is a modern Indian restaurant offering a wide variety of Indian cuisine food including curries, tandoori, and desserts, among others.

They are currently looking for an experienced Cook to join their team.

The Role

This is for a full time role with an annual salary set between at $80,000 plus superannuation.

The Responsibilities

Your tasks at the restaurant will consist of:

- Examine food to ensure quality and presentation
- Cooking variety of dishes from the menu and on pans with guidance of head chef
- Cooking menu items in co-operation with the rest of the kitchen
- Using different methods of cooking such as tandoori cooking, frying, steaming, boiling and roasting
- Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
- Portioning food, placing it on plates, and adding gravies, sauces and garnishes
- Regulating temperatures of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment maintain them in good working condition
- Reporting to management if any maintenance is required
- Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
- Order raw materials to supplier as per business need
- Review menu with head chef and contribute to some seasonal changes to the menu




- Follow and maintain all OH≻ requirement for safe kitchen operations.
- Clean and maintain work area and kitchen equipment
- Setting up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies
- Assist with the ordering of supplies
- Ensure safety and sanitation practices in the kitchen

The Requirements:

To be considered for the position you must meet the following requirements:

- Strong food knowledge and skills in vegetarian Indian cuisine and cooking
- Relevant qualifications in cookery or hospitality
- At least 12 months of experience as a commercial cook in a restaurant kitchen
- At least 12 months of experience with cooking curry and Tandoori
- At least 12 months of cooking experience with open fire and the Tandoor oven
- At least 12 months of experience in preparing Indian sauces and Tandoori rub mix from
- Must be able to work with proteins like beef, lamb and seafood
- 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
- Able to work to a versatile roster includes weekends

📌 Cook (Melton)
🏢 Labour Support Group
📍 Melton