Job Description

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Shahi Dastarkhwan (Amim Group Pty Ltd) is a restaurant business offering a diverse range of Indian and Indo-Chinese cuisine. The restaurant is committed to delivering freshly prepared, high-quality meals while maintaining consistent standards of taste, presentation, food safety, and customer service.

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To support the ongoing operational requirements of our kitchen and the efficient delivery of food services, we are seeking a skilled and reliable Cook to join our team on a full-time basis.

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Salary Range: $75,000 to $85,000 plus superannuation (depending upon experience & skills)

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Role: Full time

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Location: Lakemba, NSW

Main responsibilities n

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- Prepare and cook a variety of Indian and Indo-Chinese dishes in accordance with the restaurant’s recipes, menu specifications, and quality standards.
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- Organise ingredients and complete food preparation activities before and during service to support the efficient operation of the kitchen.
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- Operate ovens, grills, cooktops, and other commercial kitchen equipment safely and effectively when preparing menu items.
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- Monitor dishes throughout the cooking process and make necessary adjustments to ensure consistency in flavour, texture, portion size, and presentation.
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- Season, portion, plate, and garnish meals appropriately before they are served to customers.
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- Store ingredients, prepared food, and other perishable items correctly to maintain freshness and comply with food safety requirements.
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- Assist senior kitchen staff with determining ingredient quantities and food preparation requirements based on anticipated service demand and catering orders.
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- Coordinate with chefs and other kitchen team members to ensure meals are prepared accurately and delivered within appropriate service timeframes.
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- Maintain clean and organised cooking stations, equipment, utensils, and food preparation areas throughout and following service.
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- Follow established food safety, hygiene, and workplace health and safety procedures when preparing, cooking, handling, and storing food.
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- Minimise food wastage through appropriate preparation, portion control, storage, and stock rotation practices.
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Qualifications & Skills nn
- Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, Kitchen Management, or a relevant qualification.
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- Minimum experience of at least two years working as a Cook or in a similar commercial kitchen position.
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- Practical knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen operations.
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- Experience preparing Indian and/or Indo-Chinese cuisine will be highly regarded.
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- Sound understanding of food safety, hygiene, and workplace health and safety requirements.
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- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced restaurant setting.
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- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
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- Ability to follow recipes, preparation instructions, and established food quality standards.
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- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a kitchen team.
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- Flexibility to work according to the restaurant’s operational requirements, including weekends and public holidays where required.
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Australian Citizens/ Permanent Residents preferred.

Application Questions n

Please answer the following when submitting your application:

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- Do you have full Australian working rights?
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- Do you hold a Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery, Kitchen Management, or an equivalent qualification?
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- Do you have two years’ experience working as a Cook in a commercial kitchen?
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- Do you have experience preparing Indian and/or Indo-Chinese cuisine?
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📌 Cook (New South Wales)
🏢 SHAHI DASTARKHWAN
📍 New South Wales