Jaggi brothers Lyndhurst Pty Ltd Jaggi Curry is looking for an experienced and qualified Chef to lead food preparation and cooking in our busy Indian restaurant. You’ll be responsible for producing high-quality, authentic Indian dishes and keeping them consistent across dine-in, takeaway and delivery orders. The role involves planning menus, controlling food costs, managing stock and supervising kitchen staff.

You’ll also make sure all food safety and hygiene standards are met. You’ll work closely with the owners and management to improve the menu, develop specials and keep the kitchen running efficiently during peak service. This is an ongoing, full-time position for a hands-on chef who takes pride in their cooking and enjoys working as part of a team.

Perks Competitive salary of $80,000 – $85,000 plus superannuation Stable, ongoing full-time position Paid annual leave, personal leave and public holiday rates under the Restaurant Industry Award Staff meals during shifts Uniform provided Opportunity to contribute to menu development and create specials Supportive, friendly team environment Career growth as the business expands Task &

responsibilities Food preparation and cooking Prepare and cook a full range of Indian dishes, including curries, tandoori meats, kebabs, biryani, dals, vegetarian dishes, naan, roti and desserts Operate the tandoor oven and prepare marinades, spice blends, gravies and base sauces from scratch Keep taste, portion size and presentation consistent with restaurant standards Check the quality of food at every stage of preparation, cooking and presentation Menu planning and costing Plan menus and develop new dishes and seasonal specials with management Estimate food and labour costs and help keep kitchen expenses within budget Standardise recipes and portion sizes to control costs and reduce waste Stock and supplier management Order ingredients and supplies and liaise with suppliers Receive,



check and store deliveries correctly Manage stock rotation (FIFO), stocktakes and storage, including freezing and preserving food Food safety and hygiene Explain and enforce food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety rules Keep the Food Safety Program and HACCP records up to date, including temperature logs and cleaning schedules Keep the kitchen, equipment and storage areas clean and in good working order Team leadership Supervise, train and guide kitchen hands, cooks and apprentices Demonstrate cooking techniques and advise staff on preparation procedures Help organise kitchen rosters and allocate duties during service Discuss food preparation issues with management and resolve them Qualification &

experience Qualifications and Experience Essential Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or higher, or an equivalent qualification At least 1 year’s full-time experience as a chef in a commercial kitchen Demonstrated experience cooking Indian cuisine, including tandoor cooking Good knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards Good communication skills in English Ability to work rostered shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays About Company Jaggi Curry is a family-run Indian restaurant in Lyndhurst, Victoria, serving authentic North Indian food to the local community for several years, and this is our new branch. Our menu includes traditional tandoori dishes, rich curries, biryani and freshly made breads, all prepared using traditional recipes and fresh ingredients.

We offer [dine-in, takeaway, delivery and catering], and we’re known for quality food and friendly service. As the business grows, we’re expanding our kitchen team and looking for a skilled Chef who shares our passion for authentic Indian cooking.

Work Type: Full time Salary: $80000-85000 Job Publish: 15-10-2026 Job Expire: 14-11-2026 Apply on: Full Time Chef Position Job here! This job is brought to you by workinitiatives.com.au.

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