Cook

Cook – Full-time | North Indian Vegetarian Cuisine

Recruiter: AtomicEdu Consulting Services
Location: Hawthorn, VIC 3122
Salary: $80,000 per annum plus superannuation
Employment type: Full-time, ongoing

AtomicEdu Consulting Services is recruiting on behalf of a vegetarian restaurant in Hawthorn seeking an experienced Cook to join its kitchen team.

Working alongside the owner/main chef, you will prepare and cook North Indian vegetarian dishes for dine-in and takeaway customers, maintaining consistent quality, presentation and food safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present vegetarian curries, dals, sabzi, rice dishes, snacks, chaat and accompaniments.
• Prepare dough, fillings, rotis and stuffed parathas.
• Prepare gravies, masalas, chutneys and ingredients for daily service.
• Check ingredients for freshness and quality, regulate cooking temperatures and season dishes appropriately.
• Maintain consistent portions, taste and presentation.
• Prepare meals for customers with specific dietary requirements, following appropriate food handling procedures.
• Store food safely, monitor temperatures, label ingredients and maintain stock rotation.
• Monitor ingredient supplies, minimise wastage and assist with stock requirements.
• Maintain clean and hygienic workstations, utensils and kitchen equipment.
• Assist the owner/main chef with daily preparation planning and guide kitchen assistants when required.

Skills and experience

• At least one year of relevant commercial cooking experience.
• Demonstrated experience preparing North Indian vegetarian dishes, including curries, dals and Indian breads.
• Relevant commercial cookery qualifications or equivalent relevant practical experience.
• Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene, storage and temperature control.
• Ability to organise preparation tasks and work efficiently during busy service periods.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Availability for rostered lunch and dinner shifts, including weekends.
• Food safety training is desirable.

What we offer

• Full-time, ongoing employment.
• Salary of $80,000 per annum plus superannuation
• A supportive team environment.

How to apply

Submit your résumé and a brief summary of your relevant cooking experience through this advertisement.

Applications from suitably qualified Australian citizens and permanent residents are encouraged.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance
• Salary packaging

Experience:

• Kitchen: 3 years (Required)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person