The role

We need an experienced specialist chef for a 12-week fixed-term contract to set up our North Indian and tandoor section and train our recent kitchen team for the opening.

You will:
Set up the North Indian curry and tandoor stations before opening
Prepare vegetarian North Indian dishes in high volume, including dal makhani, paneer curries, chole and mixed vegetable gravies
Prepare tandoor breads (naan, kulcha, roti) and tandoor items, with correct tandoor temperature control
Prepare gravy bases and spice blends to standardised recipes
Calibrate recipes to Australian ingredients and write recipe cards and portion specifications
Train and assess our local cooks through demonstration and supervised practice
Maintain food safety and hygiene standards

You will need
At least 3 years' experience as a chef specialising in North Indian cuisine and tandoor in a high-volume commercial kitchen
Proven tandoor skills and consistent gravy production at volume
Experience training other cooks
Cert III or IV in Commercial Cookery, a hospitality degree, or equivalent experience
Experience with a large Indian restaurant brand's standardised recipes is highly regarded
Full Australian work rights for the contract period




Availability to work early and late shifts, including weekends and public holidays

What we offer
$41.00 per hour plus 12% superannuation
Saturday, Sunday, public holiday and overtime penalty rates under the Restaurant Industry Award 2020
37.5 hours per week, 5 shifts
Staff meal on every shift

How to apply

Apply with your resume and a short summary of your North Indian and tandoor experience. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a practical cooking test.

Pay: Up to $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 38.0 per week

Application Question(s):
Do you have the right to work in Australia for the full contract period?
Are you available for a 12-week, full time fixed-term contract starting in December 2026?
Can you work early (8am) and late (until 10pm) shifts, including weekends and public holidays?
Have you trained or supervised other cooks?
Are you willing to complete a practical cooking test?
How many years of experience do you have as a chef specialising in North Indian and tandoor in a high-volume kitchen?

Work Location: In person

📌 Chef – North Indian Cuisine & Tandoor Specialist – Fixed Term Rouse Hill
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