- Planning South Indian Cuisine menus and ordering ingredients accordingly
- Inspecting deliveries to ensure fresh produce
- Selecting and following recipes
- Measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients
- Regulating temperatures of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment and storing food
- Chopping, slicing and seasoning food
- Baking, frying, grilling and boiling food
- Adjusting recipes to meet special dietary requirements
- Presenting attractive, appetising and garnished dishes
- Cleaning workspaces, utensils and dishes
- Maintaining a sanitary and safe work setting
- Managing food storage and stock levels
- Meeting food safety and sanitation regulations
- Training kitchen hands or apprentices
- Liaising with Chefs, wait staff and management

At Just Dosa Pty Ltd, we value our team members and are committed to providing a supportive, rewarding, and growth-oriented workplace. Our full-time employees enjoy a range of benefits designed to support their well-being, professional development, and work-life balance.

Competitive Salary Packages:

Fair and transparent pay in line with industry standards.

Paid Leave Entitlements: Annual Leave (as per Fair Work Australia standards)

Sick/Personal Leave

Public Holiday Pay

Compassionate and Carer’s Leave

Staff Meals or Meal Discounts:

Enjoy free or discounted meals during shifts at our venues.

Uniforms:

Professional uniforms supplied at no cost.

On-the-Job Training & Skill Development

Hands-on learning and ongoing coaching from experienced leaders.

Opportunities for Promotion & Internal Growth

We promote from within and support career advancement.

Hospitality Certifications Support

Assistance with RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol), Food Safety Training, etc.

Task & responsibilities

just dosa pty ltd

A cook's daily duties include:

- Planning South Indian Cuisine menus and ordering ingredients accordingly
- Inspecting deliveries to ensure fresh produce
- Selecting and following recipes
- Measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients
- Regulating temperatures of ovens,



grills and other cooking equipment and storing food
- Chopping, slicing and seasoning food
- Baking, frying, grilling and boiling food
- Adjusting recipes to meet special dietary requirements
- Presenting attractive, appetising and garnished dishes
- Cleaning workspaces, utensils and dishes
- Maintaining a sanitary and safe work environment
- Managing food storage and stock levels
- Meeting food safety and sanitation regulations
- Training kitchen hands or apprentices
- Liaising with Chefs, wait staff and management

Benefits

At Just Dosa Pty Ltd, we value our team members and are committed to providing a supportive, rewarding, and growth-oriented workplace. Our full-time employees enjoy a range of benefits designed to support their well-being, career development, and work-life balance.

Competitive Salary Packages:

Fair and transparent pay in line with industry standards.

Paid Leave Entitlements: Annual Leave (as per Fair Work Australia standards)

Sick/Personal Leave

Public Holiday Pay

Compassionate and Carer’s Leave

Staff Meals or Meal Discounts:

Enjoy free or discounted meals during shifts at our venues.

Uniforms:

Professional uniforms supplied at no cost.

Career Opportunities:

On-the-Job Training & Skill Development

Hands-on learning and ongoing coaching from experienced leaders.

Opportunities for Promotion & Internal Growth

We promote from within and support career advancement.

Hospitality Certifications Support

Assistance with RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol), Food Safety Training, etc.

Task & responsibilities

- Examine South Indian food ingredients to ensure freshness and quality.




- Regulate temperatures of ovens, grills, and other cooking equipment used in South Indian cooking.
- Prepare and cook a variety of authentic South Indian dishes.
- Season and flavour food during preparation and cooking to ensure the authentic South Indian tastes and flavours.
- Portion South Indian meals and plate dishes, and add gravies, sauces, and traditional garnishes.
- Store food in appropriate temperature-controlled facilities to maintain safety and quality.
- Prepare South Indian meals to meet special dietary requirements when needed.
- Collaborate with chefs to plan authentic South Indian menus and estimate food requirements.
- Assist in training kitchen staff and apprentices in cooking techniques.

Qualification & experience

Certificate 3 in commercial cookery or relevant studies in an equivalent field and any above qualification will be advantageous.

Must require experience and skills as a cook in a restaurant, cafe or other hospitality venue.

Preference will be given if the applicant has South Indian or indian food cooking skills and experience.

About Company

Just Dosa is a South Indian restaurant located at 5/5 Bush Boulevard, Mill Park, Victoria. Established in March 2025 by three experienced hospitality professionals, the restaurant brings together culinary expertise, traditional cooking techniques and a passion for authentic South Indian cuisine.

Our diverse menu features dosas, idlis, biryanis, Chettinad specialties and regional curries inspired by Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. With three hands-on directors and a team of various staff, we are committed to quality food, friendly service and a welcoming dining experience. As our customer base continues to grow, we are seeking passionate hospitality professionals to join our team.

This job is posted from Workinitiatives platform.

Work Type: Full time

Salary: $81000-83000

Job Publish: 09-11-2026

Job Expire: 09-12-2026

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