Spice Paradise Indian Restaurant, based in Tumut, NSW serves authentic Indian cuisine. Currently, there is a vacancy for a full-time Chef, who will have the skills and experience and can work independently.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Prepare, cook, and present high-quality meals for regular dining services, special events and functions, ensuring consistency in taste, quality, and presentation.
- Supervise, coordinate, and oversee the daily activities of kitchen staff to ensure efficient kitchen operations and timely food preparation.
- Collaborate with the business owner to plan, design, and develop menus and recipes, considering seasonal ingredient availability, customer preferences, portion sizes, and menu pricing.
- Calculate food costs and determine appropriate pricing for current menu items to maintain profitability and minimise expenses.
- Inspect the quality, quantity and freshness of ingredients and food products received from suppliers to ensure compliance with established standards and purchase orders.
- Monitor inventory levels, manage stock rotation and implement effective stock control procedures to minimise food wastage.
- Inspect kitchen equipment, food preparation areas,



and storage facilities to ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety regulations.
- Train, instruct and guide kitchen staff in food preparation techniques, cooking methods, garnishing, portion control, and presentation standards.
- Monitor and enforce food hygiene, sanitation, and safety procedures to ensure all kitchen employees comply with relevant regulations and operational standards.
- Organise and place orders for food ingredients, kitchen supplies, and other essential items to maintain adequate stock levels and ensure uninterrupted kitchen operations.
- Consult with the business owner regarding kitchen equipment requirements, maintenance, repairs, and replacement to ensure safe and efficient kitchen operations.

Eligibility Criteria:

·Diploma, Advance diploma Certificate or higher qualification

·At least 3 years of experience in similar role, specially familiar with Indian cooking.

·Applicant should have full-time working rights in Australia.

Salary - $80,000 - $85,000 plus super

Only eligible and shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

📌 Chef (Tumut)
🏢 Spice Paradise Indian Restaurant
📍 Tumut