Job Description

Key Duties and Responsibilities

- Monitoring the quality of ingredients on delivery and of dishes at all stages of preparation, cooking and presentation
- Planning menu items and developing spice blends, marinades, pastes, sauces and recipes for the tandoor and wider Indian menu
- Marinating and cooking meats, paneer and breads in the tandoor
- Preparing and cooking a wide range of Indian dishes using traditional methods, spices, and cooking techniques
- Regulating the temperature of ovens, the tandoor, grills and other cooking equipment.
- Seasoning and tasting food during cooking to achieve the right flavour and consistency.
- Estimating food and labour costs and setting standardised recipes and portion sizes to control consistency and minimise wastage
- Demonstrating cooking techniques and advising kitchen staff on preparation, plating and presentation standards
- Preparing food to meet special dietary requirements (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, allergen-aware)
- Storing food in temperature-controlled facilities with correct labelling and stock rotation
- Explaining and enforcing hygiene, food safety, HACCP and WHS requirements throughout the kitchen
- Selecting, training,



supervising and rostering kitchen staff, particularly in the tandoor section
- Discussing menu planning and food preparation with restaurant management and coordinating with kitchen and front-of-house staff during service
- Ordering, storing and stocktaking supplies and equipment for the kitchen
- Australian work rights are required for this position

Skills and Qualifications

- Certificate IV in Kitchen Management and/or Diploma of Hospitality Management, or an equivalent qualification (relevant experience may be considered in lieu of formal qualifications)
- Minimum 1 years of relevant experience as a Chef, preferably in Indian cuisine with tandoor specialisation
- Demonstrated skill in Indian cooking techniques, spices and tandoor cookery, with the ability to plan menus, develop recipes and manage food costs
- Sound understanding of food safety, hygiene and commercial kitchen procedures
- Ability to lead and supervise a kitchen team in a busy commercial workplace, including evenings and weekends
- Australian work rights are required for this position

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📌 Indian Tandoor Chef (Canberra)
🏢 Mundepi & Roy
📍 Canberra