Key Duties and Responsibilities  Monitoring the quality of ingredients on delivery and of dishes at all stages of preparation, cooking and presentation  Planning menu items and developing spice blends, marinades, pastes, sauces and recipes for the tandoor and wider Indian menu  Marinating and cooking meats, paneer and breads in the tandoor  Preparing and cooking a wide range of Indian dishes using traditional methods, spices, and cooking techniques  Regulating the temperature of ovens, the tandoor, grills and other cooking equipment.  Seasoning and tasting food during cooking to achieve the right flavour and consistency.  Estimating food and labour costs and setting standardised recipes and portion sizes to control consistency and minimise wastage  Demonstrating cooking techniques and advising kitchen staff on preparation, plating and presentation standards  Preparing food to meet special dietary requirements (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, allergen-aware)  Storing food in temperature-controlled facilities with correct labelling and stock rotation  Explaining and enforcing hygiene, food safety, HACCP and WHS requirements throughout the kitchen  Selecting,



training, supervising and rostering kitchen staff, particularly in the tandoor section  Discussing menu planning and food preparation with restaurant management and coordinating with kitchen and front-of-house staff during service  Ordering, storing and stocktaking supplies and equipment for the kitchen Skills and Qualifications • Certificate IV in Kitchen Management and/or Diploma of Hospitality Management, or an equivalent qualification (relevant experience may be considered in lieu of formal qualifications) • Minimum 1 years of relevant experience as a Chef, preferably in Indian cuisine with tandoor specialisation • Demonstrated skill in Indian cooking techniques, spices and tandoor cookery, with the ability to plan menus, develop recipes and manage food costs • Sound understanding of food safety, hygiene and commercial kitchen procedures • Ability to lead and supervise a kitchen team in a busy commercial setting, including evenings and weekends • Australian work rights are required for this position

📌 Indian Tandoor Chef (Weston Creek)
🏢 Mundepi & Roy
📍 Weston Creek