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Business Name: RC Foods Pty Ltd t/a Masala Kitchen Westfield Kotara
Position: Cook
Location: Shop R****, Level 3, Westfield Kotara, 89 Park Road, Kotara NSW ****
Salary: AUD $79,500 - $85,000 + Super
Company Details
RC FOODS PTY LTD trades as Masala Kitchen, a modern 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
Valuable communication and coordination with kitchen and front-of-house staff
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