This is a hands-on, full time Chef position responsible for planning, preparing and consistently delivering authentic Indian curries, tandoori dishes, Indian breads and entrées in a high-volume commercial kitchen.

The successful candidate must be confident working across the curry, tandoor and entrée sections. You must have extensive knowledge of Indian spices, curry bases, sauces, marinades and traditional cooking techniques.

You must be capable of preparing dishes from raw ingredients while maintaining consistent flavour, portion size, quality and presentation across every service.

Key responsibilities

- Plan and organise the preparation and cooking of Indian cuisine.

- Prepare authentic Indian curries, sauces, gravies, marinades and spice blends from scratch.

- Prepare vegetarian, chicken, lamb, beef and seafood curries.

- Prepare and cook tandoori meats, chicken tikka, and other tandoor dishes in commercial combi oven.

- Operate and maintain modern tandoor safely and efficiently.

- Prepare naan, garlic naan and other traditional Indian breads.





- Prepare and cook Indian entrées, including samosas, onion bhaji, Chicken 65, tandoori entrées and other menu items.

- Prepare batters, coatings, fillings, chutneys and sauces required for the entrée section.

- Coordinate the curry, tandoor and entrée sections during busy restaurant and function services.

- Maintain consistency in flavour, portion size, cooking temperature and presentation.

- Monitor the quality of ingredients and dishes throughout preparation, cooking and presentation.

- Monitor kitchen stock, assist with ordering and minimise food waste.

- Maintain organised, properly labelled and fully prepared kitchen sections.

- Follow and enforce food-safety, hygiene and workplace procedures.

- Communicate effectively with management, chefs and front-of-house employees.

- Complete all preparation and service responsibilities within required timeframes.

📌 Indian Chef – Curry, Tandoor and Entrée (Mackay)
🏢 Roshni Indian Restaurant
📍 Mackay