Job Description

About The Client

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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.

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

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The Role

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

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The Responsibilities

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Your tasks at the restaurant will consist of:

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- Examine food to ensure quality and presentation
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- Cooking variety of dishes from the menu and on pans with guidance of head chef
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- Cooking menu items in co-operation with the rest of the kitchen
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- Using different methods of cooking such as tandoori cooking, frying, steaming, boiling and roasting
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- Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
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- Portioning food, placing it on plates, and adding gravies, sauces and garnishes
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- Regulating temperatures of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment maintain them in good working condition
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- Reporting to management if any maintenance is required
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- Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
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- Order raw materials to supplier as per business need
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- Review menu with head chef and contribute to some seasonal changes to the menu
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- Follow and maintain all OH≻ requirement for safe kitchen operations.
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- Clean and maintain work area and kitchen equipment
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- Setting up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies
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- Assist with the ordering of supplies
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- Ensure safety and sanitation practices in the kitchen
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The Requirements

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

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- Solid food knowledge and skills in vegetarian Indian cuisine and cooking
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- Relevant qualifications in cookery or hospitality
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- At least 12 months of experience as a commercial cook in a restaurant kitchen
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- At least 12 months of experience with cooking curry and Tandoori
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- At least 12 months of cooking experience with open fire and the Tandoor oven
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- At least 12 months of experience in preparing Indian sauces and Tandoori rub mix from
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- Must be able to work with proteins like beef, lamb and seafood
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- Passion for great food and presentation
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- Understanding of, and commitment to, food safety
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- Experience in kitchen operations and in managing a team
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- Experience in training kitchen staff
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- Ability to work well under pressureGoods ordering and menu costing
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- Stock control and wastage minimization
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- Able to work to a flexible roster includes weekends
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