Full-Time Cook – Curry & Tandoor

Employer: Eastern Spice

Location: Geelong, Victoria

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: $79,500 per annum + superannuation

About Eastern Spice

Eastern Spice is an established Indian restaurant located in Geelong, Victoria, specialising in authentic Indian cuisine with a strong focus on North Indian flavours, traditional curry preparations and tandoor cooking.

We are seeking an experienced and suitably qualified Full-Time Cook – Curry & Tandoor to join our kitchen team. The successful applicant will have demonstrated commercial kitchen experience and practical skills in preparing authentic Indian curries, tandoori dishes and other menu items to a consistently high standard.

Key Responsibilities The successful applicant will be responsible for:

- Preparing, cooking and presenting a range of authentic Indian dishes, with a particular focus on North Indian curry and tandoor cuisine.
- Preparing and cooking tandoori dishes including marinated meats, chicken, lamb, seafood and vegetarian items using traditional tandoor cooking techniques.
- Preparing a variety of Indian curries, sauces, gravies, marinades, spice blends and accompaniments according to established recipes and quality standards.
- Preparing ingredients including meat, poultry, seafood, vegetables, dairy products, spices and other food items.
- Maintaining consistency in flavour, portioning, presentation and food quality during busy service periods.
- Preparing menu items for lunch and dinner service in an efficient and timely manner.
- Assisting with the preparation of daily specials and other menu items as required.




- Monitoring cooking processes, temperatures and food presentation to maintain required quality standards.
- Maintaining a clean, organised and hygienic workstation and kitchen area.
- Following food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.
- Assisting with stock rotation, storage and general kitchen inventory control.
- Working efficiently as part of the kitchen team during busy service periods.
- Working independently when required and taking responsibility for assigned kitchen duties.
- Assisting with the supervision and coordination of kitchen staff when required.
- Supporting the smooth operation of the kitchen serving an established dining operation of approximately 80 seats.

Skills and Experience Required The successful applicant will have:
- A minimum of 1 year of relevant commercial cooking experience, with practical experience in Indian cuisine.
- Demonstrated experience preparing North Indian curries and tandoori dishes in a commercial kitchen.
- Relevant Trade Certificate, Certificate III/IV or Diploma-level qualification in Commercial Cookery, or equivalent relevant qualification and experience.
- Robust knowledge of Indian cooking techniques, spices, marinades,



curry preparations and tandoor cooking.
- Ability to prepare food consistently to established recipes, quality and presentation standards.
- Ability to work efficiently in a busy commercial kitchen environment.
- Ability to work independently and manage allocated kitchen responsibilities with limited supervision.
- Ability to work cooperatively with other kitchen and service staff.
- Positive understanding of food safety, hygiene and safe food handling practices.
- Availability to work a rotating roster, including evenings, weekends and public holidays as required by the business.

Experience in stock ordering, inventory control and supervising other kitchen staff will be considered advantageous.

What We Offer

- Full-time employment.
- Salary of $79,500 per annum + superannuation.
- A stable position within an established Indian restaurant.
- Supportive and professional working workplace.
- Opportunity to further develop commercial cooking skills and Indian cuisine expertise.
- Opportunity for career development within the business.

How to Apply Applicants who meet the above requirements and have relevant commercial cooking experience are invited to apply by submitting their resume and details of their relevant experience.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Pay: $79,500.00 per year

Physical Setting

- Restaurant

Work Days:
- Weekend availability

Education:
- Diploma (Required)

Experience:
- Cooking: 1 year (Required)

Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Cook ( Curry & Tandoor ) - Full Time Position (Geelong)
🏢 Eastern Spice
📍 Geelong