Job Description
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Employer: The Trustee for Gill Family Trust T/A The Chutneybar Inverloch
n Position: Chef
n Salary: $78,000 - $85,000 Plus Superannuation
n Location: 16A Williams St. Inverloch VIC ****
n Mode: Full Time
n Experience: 1 year experience minimum
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The Chutney Bar Inverloch is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Chef to lead kitchen operations in our busy and well-established restaurant. Located at 16A Williams Street, Inverloch VIC ****, The Chutney Bar Inverloch is a local hospitality venue specialising in authentic Indian cuisine. The restaurant offers a diverse menu featuring traditional Indian dishes prepared using fresh ingredients, including tandoori specialities, vegetarian dishes, seafood, lamb, chicken, beef, biryani and traditional Indian breads.
n The restaurant provides dine-in, takeaway and online ordering services, catering to local residents, visitors and customers throughout the Inverloch area. The menu reflects a broad range of traditional Indian flavours and cooking styles, with a strong focus on consistency, quality and authentic preparation.
n This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified and passionate culinary professional with proven experience in Indian cuisine and strong kitchen leadership skills. The successful Chef will contribute to the day-to-day kitchen operations, maintain food quality and consistency, oversee food preparation and cooking, and support the efficient operation of the kitchen in a busy hospitality environment.
Key Responsibilities n
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Plan, organise and prepare a diverse range of Indian dishes in accordance with established recipes, menu requirements and The Chutney Bar Inverloch's quality standards.
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Prepare and cook a variety of dishes, including tandoori entrées, vegetarian dishes, seafood, lamb, chicken, beef, rice, biryani and tandoori breads using traditional cooking techniques.
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Prepare,



season and cook food using appropriate methods, including tandoor cooking, grilling, frying, simmering and baking.
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Assist with planning and developing menus in consultation with management, considering customer preferences, seasonal ingredients and food costs.
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Estimate food requirements and assist with ordering supplies to ensure sufficient ingredients are available for daily operations.
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Monitor the quality of ingredients and prepared dishes to maintain consistency in taste, presentation and portion control.
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Ensure dishes are prepared and presented consistently in accordance with established recipes and cooking procedures.
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Coordinate food preparation and cooking activities during busy dine-in, takeaway and online-order service periods.
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Communicate with management and kitchen staff regarding food preparation requirements to ensure smooth service.
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Demonstrate cooking techniques and provide guidance to kitchen staff on food preparation and cooking procedures.
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Assist in training and supervising cooks and kitchen hands in food preparation, cooking and safe kitchen practices.
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Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements, including proper food handling and storage.
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Monitor stock levels, check deliveries and assist with storing food and kitchen supplies while minimising wastage.
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Estimate food and labour requirements and assist management with monitoring kitchen costs and efficient use of resources.
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Maintain kitchen equipment, cooking utensils and food preparation areas in a clean, secure and serviceable condition.
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Work closely with front-of-house staff to coordinate food preparation and ensure timely service to customers.
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Cater to reasonable customer requests and dietary requirements while maintaining food quality and the restaurant's culinary standards.
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To be successful in this role, it is essential you have: n
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A Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or an equivalent recognised culinary qualification, with a minimum of one year relevant Chef experience in a professional commercial kitchen.
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Demonstrated experience in preparing and cooking Indian cuisine, including curries, tandoori dishes, rice, biryani, breads and vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.
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Strong knowledge of traditional Indian cooking techniques, including tandoor cooking, grilling, frying, simmering and baking.
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Proven ability to plan and organise food preparation, maintain food quality and ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.
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Strong communication, teamwork and kitchen leadership skills, including the ability to guide junior staff and coordinate effectively with kitchen and front-of-house teams.
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Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a busy commercial kitchen, with strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining consistent food quality, presentation and customer satisfaction.
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Join The Chutney Bar Inverloch, where authentic flavours, quality ingredients, and teamwork come together to create memorable dining experiences.
n We look forward to welcoming a passionate and experienced Chef to our team, bringing their culinary expertise and commitment to quality to our kitchen.
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