Cook

We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Chef on a permanent full time position with extensive experience in Indian cuisine to join our dynamic team at Port Augusta, SA 5700. This role focuses on preparing and cooking authentic Indian dishes from our extensive à la carte menu, ensuring the highest standards of quality, presentation, and taste. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of traditional Indian cooking techniques, spice blends, and ingredient sourcing, as well as the ability to work efficiently and maintain a clean and organized work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation and cooking of food in accordance with our menu.
• Ensuring food handling and storage is in accordance with food handling regulations and is of the highest standard.
• Oversee food plating and garnishing, maintaining consistency and artistic presentation.
• Implements rosters within a strict budget.
• Planning of menu items and estimation of food requirements.
• Estimates food and labour costs in consultation with management.
• Discussing food preparation issues with management.
• Training and developing kitchen staff.
• Managing cost of sales and labour.
• Check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
• Check the quantity and quality of received products.
• Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements.
• Create and test new recipes, experimenting with flavours and techniques to innovate the menu.
• Regulate the temperature of stoves and oven to ensure the dishes are cooked at appropriate levels.
• Liaising with food suppliers.
• Monitoring quality of all dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation, ensuring the food quality is consistent to a high standard.
• Manage and maintain stock efficiently.
• Work at pace and be flexible with client requests.
• Delegating tasks and resolving issues as they arise.
• Check food is stored and handled as per food health and hygiene regulations.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen.

Qualifications:

• Certificate IV in commercial cookery and Diploma in relevant Hospitality qualification.
• Proven experience as a Chef specializing in Indian cuisine, preferably in an à la carte restaurant setting for minimum 2 years
• Strong knowledge of cooking methods and operating kitchen tools and equipment.
• Ability to work Full Time.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Extensive knowledge of traditional Indian cooking techniques, spices, and ingredients.
• Excellent understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations.

Please include your current resume and supporting documents to your application. Three current referees would be required. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Reward

You will be joining a company that wants you to succeed, we offer:

• Highly competitive pay plus superannuation
• Very cooperative and motivated team to work with
• Career and development opportunities, learning from the best

Job Type: Permanent Full-time

Salary: $70,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year plus superannuation

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $70,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person