Sidhu Restaurant and Sweets & Snacks Pty Ltd located in Pakenham, Victoria trading as Desi Sweets and Curry Cafe is a modern Indian restaurant offering a wide variety of Indian cuisine food including specialty curries and desserts, among others.

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

The Role

You will have the opportunity to work in a truly dynamic team and you will have the chance to display your creativity in the dishes that you create. You will also have the chance to progress through the ranks at the restaurant.

This is a full-time role with an annual salary of $80,000 to $85,000 plus superannuation.

The Responsibilities

Your tasks at the restaurant will consist of:

Prepare and cook food of regular basis or for special guests or to dietary requirements

Determine how food should be presented, and ensure consistent presentation look

Determine production schedules & staff requirements necessary to ensure delivery of services

Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and ingredients

Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure conformance to established standards

Maintaining a clean and sanitized workstation

Following kitchen standard operating procedures

Supervising of cooks of a lower grade

Ensure cooks/kitchen staff are trained to standard operating procedures

Plan various menu items,



based on factors such as cost of labour, ingredients and other overhead costs

Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation

Plan and develop recipes and menus, taking into account seasonal availability of ingredients

To always follow company occupational health and safety policies and procedures

To report any unsafe practices or situations to the manager on duty immediately

To perform other duties which are in line with the positions skills and experience as required from the manager from time to time

To always adhere to all company policies and procedures

Presentation and grooming standards are adhered to

Maintaining safety and hygiene standards in the kitchen at all times

Recruitment and training of kitchen staff

The Requirements:

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

Relevant qualifications in cookery

Strong food knowledge and skills in authentic Indian cuisine

Minimum 12 months of experience as a commercial chef in a restaurant kitchen

Minimum 12 months of experience with cooking curry and Tandoori

Minimum 12 months of cooking experience with open fire and the Tandoor oven

At least 12 months experience in preparing advanced marinades, masalas and curry pastes and sauces from scratch

📌 Chef (Pakenham)
🏢 Labour Support Group
📍 Pakenham