Job Description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

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Job Description

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Our client, Umber Group Pty Ltd, trading as 3 Sisters Indian Restaurant, is seeking an experienced full time Chef to join its kitchen team in Heidelberg Heights, Victoria. The position offers an annual salary range of $75,000 to $85,000 plus superannuation, depending on skills and experience. 3 Sisters Indian Restaurant operates as a full-service Indian restaurant offering authentic Indian home‐cooked soul food inspired by heirloom recipes and childhood kitchen stories passed down through generations.

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Its menu features aromatic spices, rich curries, fragrant biryanis, and vegetarian and vegan delights, reflecting the restaurant's focus on family, flavour, tradition and honest hospitality. Key responsibilities include:

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- Planning menus featuring Indian cuisine, calculating food and labour costs, and arranging the purchase of food supplies, spices and ingredients.
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- Checking the quality of Indian dishes throughout preparation, cooking, and presentation.
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- Discussing food preparation and service‐related matters with managers, dietitians, kitchen staff and waiting staff.
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- Demonstrating cooking techniques and providing guidance on appropriate food preparation and cooking procedures of Indian dishes.
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- Preparing and cooking a variety of Indian dishes according to established recipe standards.
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- Explaining and maintaining hygiene, food safety, and sanitation regulations throughout kitchen operations.
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- Assisting with the selection, training and supervision of kitchen staff where required.
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- Freezing, storing and preserving food items, including spices, sauces and other ingredients, in accordance with food safety standards.
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- Monitoring ingredient quality, stock rotation, and portion consistency to maintain food quality and minimise wastage.
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- Assisting the preparation and coordination of kitchen operations during service to ensure meals are produced efficiently and consistently.
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Qualifications:

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- Must hold Certificate III and Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, along with a Diploma of Hospitality Management.
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- Should have at least one (1) year of experience as a professional Chef in Australia.
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Note: Australian citizens and permanent residents are preferred.

📌 Chef (Victoria)
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📍 Victoria