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Business Name: RC Foods Pty Ltd t/a Masala Kitchen Westfield Kotara
Position: Cook
Location: Shop R3003, Level 3, Westfield Kotara, 89 Park Road, Kotara NSW 2289
Salary: AUD $79,500 - $85,000 + Super
Company Details:
RC FOODS PTY LTD trades as Masala Kitchen, a contemporary Indian restaurant group with locations across Sydney, Newcastle and Canberra, including this site on the rooftop dining precinct at Westfield Kotara. The brand is known for hand-crafted, unapologetically authentic Indian cuisine from tandoor-fired classics and slow-cooked curries to regional thalis made with fresh, top-quality ingredients and chefs trained in traditional Indian cooking techniques.
Position Overview:
Masala Kitchen Westfield Kotara is seeking an experienced Chef to join its kitchen team and help deliver the brand's signature modern Indian menu. The successful candidate will bring hands-on experience with authentic Indian cooking techniques, including tandoor work, spice blending, and slow-cooked curries, and will be capable of maintaining consistency and quality across a busy casual dining venue.
Minimum requirements:
- Certificate II or III in commercial Cookery with at least 1 year experience
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Prepare and cook food according to established recipes and menu standards,
with particular focus on authentic Indian dishes including tandoor-fired items, curries, and regional specialties
- Take orders from chefs or supervisors and prepare dishes to specification
- Prepare ingredients for cooking, including cutting, weighing, and mixing
- Cook and present food, including tandoor items, curries, and accompaniments, to a consistent standard
- Portion and plate food for service according to established guidelines
- Maintain the cleanliness and organisation of kitchen work areas and equipment
- Follow and enforce hygiene and food safety regulations in the kitchen
- Monitor food stock levels and assist with ordering and stock rotation to minimise wastage
- Assist chefs and kitchen staff with food preparation during busy service periods
Skills & Attributes:
- Strong grounding in traditional Indian cooking techniques and spice work
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen
- Reliable, attentive to detail, and able to follow instructions accurately
- Good communication and coordination with kitchen and front-of-house staff
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please email your resume to
[email protected]. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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