Cook – Full-time | North Indian Vegetarian Cuisine

Recruiter: AtomicEdu Consulting Services

Location: Hawthorn, VIC 3122

Salary: $80,000–$85,000 per annum plus superannuation

Employment type: Full-time, ongoing

AtomicEdu Consulting Services is recruiting on behalf of a vegetarian restaurant in Hawthorn seeking an experienced Cook to join its kitchen team.

Working alongside the owner/main chef, you will prepare and cook North Indian vegetarian dishes for dine-in and takeaway customers, maintaining consistent quality, presentation and food safety standards.

Key responsibilities

- Prepare, cook and present vegetarian curries, dals, sabzi, rice dishes, snacks, chaat and accompaniments.
- Prepare dough, fillings, rotis and stuffed parathas.
- Prepare gravies, masalas, chutneys and ingredients for daily service.
- Check ingredients for freshness and quality, regulate cooking temperatures and season dishes appropriately.
- Maintain consistent portions, taste and presentation.
- Prepare meals for customers with specific dietary requirements, following appropriate food handling procedures.
- Store food safely, monitor temperatures, label ingredients and maintain stock rotation.
- Monitor ingredient supplies, minimise wastage and assist with stock requirements.




- Maintain clean and hygienic workstations, utensils and kitchen equipment.
- Assist the owner/main chef with daily preparation planning and guide kitchen assistants when required.

Skills and experience

- At least one year of relevant commercial cooking experience.
- Demonstrated experience preparing North Indian vegetarian dishes, including curries, dals and Indian breads.
- Relevant commercial cookery qualifications or equivalent relevant practical experience.
- Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene, storage and temperature control.
- Ability to organise preparation tasks and work efficiently during busy service periods.
- Good teamwork and communication skills.
- Availability for rostered lunch and dinner shifts, including weekends.
- Food safety training is desirable.

What we offer

- Full-time, ongoing employment.
- Salary of $80,000–$85,000 per annum plus superannuation, depending on relevant skills and experience.
- A supportive team workplace.

How to apply

Submit your résumé and a brief summary of your relevant cooking experience through this advertisement.

Applications from suitably qualified Australian citizens and permanent residents are encouraged.

📌 Cook (Hawthorn)
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