Job Description

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Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

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Our client, Umber Group Pty Ltd, trading as 3 Sisters Indian Restaurant, is seeking an experienced full time Chef to join its kitchen team in Heidelberg Heights, Victoria. The position offers an annual salary range of $75,000 to $85,000 plus superannuation, depending on skills and experience.

3 Sisters Indian Restaurant operates as a full-service Indian restaurant offering authentic Indian home‑cooked soul food inspired by heirloom recipes and childhood kitchen stories passed down through generations.

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Its menu features aromatic spices, rich curries, fragrant biryanis, and vegetarian and vegan delights, reflecting the restaurant’s focus on family, flavour, tradition and honest hospitality. Key responsibilities include:

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Planning menus featuring Indian cuisine, calculating food and labour costs, and arranging the purchase of food supplies, spices and ingredients.

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Checking the quality of Indian dishes throughout preparation, cooking, and presentation.

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Discussing food preparation and service‑related matters with managers, dietitians, kitchen staff and waiting staff.

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Demonstrating cooking techniques and providing guidance on appropriate food preparation and cooking procedures of Indian dishes.

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Preparing and cooking a variety of Indian dishes according to established recipe standards.

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Explaining and maintaining hygiene, food safety, and sanitation regulations throughout kitchen operations.

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Assisting with the selection, training and supervision of kitchen staff where required.

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Freezing, storing and preserving food items, including spices, sauces and other ingredients, in accordance with food safety standards.

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Monitoring ingredient quality, stock rotation, and portion consistency to maintain food quality and minimise wastage.

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Assisting the preparation and coordination of kitchen operations during service to ensure meals are produced efficiently and consistently.

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Qualifications:

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Must hold Certificate III and Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, along with a Diploma of Hospitality Management.

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Should have at least one (1) year of experience as a skilled Chef in Australia.

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Note: Australian citizens and permanent residents are preferred.

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