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 secure 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:
Robust 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

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