Cook/Chef

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

- Prepare, season and cook a variety of vegetarian Indian dishes in accordance with established recipes and restaurant standards.
- Prepare curries, rice dishes, biryanis, breads, snacks, appetisers and other Indian vegetarian menu items.
- Prepare South Indian and Mumbai-style dishes where required by the menu.
- Prepare vegetables, paneer, lentils, pulses, rice, sauces, gravies, chutneys, spice mixes and other ingredients required for service.
- Prepare marinades, masalas, sauces and accompaniments using appropriate Indian cooking techniques.
- Operate commercial kitchen equipment including tandoor ovens, grills, fryers, hotplates and other cooking equipment.
- Regulate and monitor cooking temperatures to ensure food is prepared safely and consistently.
- Check ingredients for freshness, quality and suitability before use.
- Portion, plate and garnish meals in accordance with restaurant presentation standards.
- Prepare meals to accommodate special dietary requirements where required.
- Store food and ingredients appropriately, including in temperature-controlled facilities.
- Assist with estimating daily food requirements and monitoring ingredient and stock levels.
- Minimise food wastage and maintain appropriate portion control.
- Maintain a clean, organised and hygienic kitchen and food-preparation environment.




- Comply with food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.
- Work effectively with chefs, cooks and front-of-house staff during busy service periods.
- Assist with training and guiding junior kitchen staff where required.
- Assist with ordering food supplies and maintaining adequate ingredient levels where appropriate to the position.
- Contribute to menu preparation, daily specials and new dishes where appropriate to the position.

Skills and Experience

Applicants should have:

- Minimum 1 year experience working as a Chef, Cook or similar commercial kitchen skilled.
- Experience preparing Indian vegetarian cuisine is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of Indian spices, sauces, gravies and traditional cooking techniques.
- Experience preparing curries, rice dishes, breads, vegetarian dishes and other Indian menu items.
- Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene and food-storage requirements.
- Ability to maintain consistent food quality, portion sizes and presentation.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a kitchen team.
- Reliability, punctuality and attention to detail.
- Availability to work evenings, weekends and public holidays where required.

📌 Cook/Chef (Glen Waverley)
🏢 GARDEN KADHAI
📍 Glen Waverley