Job Description

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Next Gen Talent

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Business Name: RC Foods Pty Ltd t/a Masala Kitchen Westfield Kotara

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Position: Cook

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Location: Shop R3003, Level 3, Westfield Kotara, 89 Park Road, Kotara NSW 2289

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Salary: AUD $79,500 - $85,000 + Super

Company Details n

RC FOODS PTY LTD trades as Masala Kitchen, a up-to-date Indian restaurant group with locations across Sydney, Newcastle and Canberra, including this site on the rooftop dining precinct at Westfield Kotara. The brand is known for hand-crafted, unapologetically authentic Indian cuisine from tandoor-fired classics and slow-cooked curries to regional thalis made with fresh, top-quality ingredients and chefs trained in traditional Indian cooking techniques.

Position Overview n

Masala Kitchen Westfield Kotara is seeking an experienced Chef to join its kitchen team and help deliver the brand's signature modern Indian menu. The successful candidate will bring hands-on experience with authentic Indian cooking techniques, including tandoor work, spice blending, and slow-cooked curries, and will be capable of maintaining consistency and quality across a busy casual dining venue.

Minimum requirements n

Certificate II or III in commercial Cookery with at least 1 year experience

Roles and Responsibilities n

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- Prepare and cook food according to established recipes and menu standards, with particular focus on authentic Indian dishes including tandoor-fired items, curries, and regional specialties
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- Take orders from chefs or supervisors and prepare dishes to specification
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- Prepare ingredients for cooking, including cutting, weighing, and mixing
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- Cook and present food, including tandoor items, curries, and accompaniments, to a consistent standard
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- Portion and plate food for service according to established guidelines
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- Maintain the cleanliness and organisation of kitchen work areas and equipment
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- Follow and enforce hygiene and food safety regulations in the kitchen
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- Monitor food stock levels and assist with ordering and stock rotation to minimise wastage
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- Assist chefs and kitchen staff with food preparation during busy service periods
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Skills & Attributes nn
- Strong grounding in traditional Indian cooking techniques and spice work
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- Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen
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- Reliable, attentive to detail, and able to follow instructions accurately
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- Good communication and coordination with kitchen and front-of-house staff
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