Cook

About The Client

Baba Sweets Melton located in Weir Views, Victoria is a modern Indian restaurant offering a wide variety of Indian cuisine food including curries, tandoori, and desserts, among others.

They are currently looking for an experienced Cook to join their team.

The Role

This is for a full time role with an annual salary set between at $80,000 plus superannuation.

The Responsibilities

Your tasks at the restaurant will consist of:

Examine food to ensure quality and presentation

Cooking variety of dishes from the menu and on pans with guidance of head chef

Cooking menu items in co-operation with the rest of the kitchen

Using different methods of cooking such as tandoori cooking, frying, steaming, boiling and roasting

Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods

Portioning food, placing it on plates, and adding gravies, sauces and garnishes

Regulating temperatures of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment maintain them in good working condition

Reporting to management if any maintenance is required

Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment

Order raw materials to supplier as per business need

Review menu with head chef and contribute to some seasonal changes to the menu

Follow and maintain all OH&SC requirement for safe kitchen operations.

Clean and maintain work area and kitchen equipment

Setting up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies

Assist with the ordering of supplies

Ensure safety and sanitation practices in the kitchen

The Requirements:

To be considered for the position you must meet the following requirements:

Strong food knowledge and skills in vegetarian Indian cuisine and cooking

Relevant qualifications in cookery or hospitality

At least 12 months of experience as a commercial cook in a restaurant kitchen

At least 12 months of experience with cooking curry and Tandoori

At least 12 months of cooking experience with open fire and the Tandoor oven

At least 12 months of experience in preparing Indian sauces and Tandoori rub mix from

Must be able to work with proteins like beef, lamb and seafood

Passion for great food and presentation

Understanding of, and commitment to, food safety

Experience in kitchen operations and in managing a team

Experience in training kitchen staff

Ability to work well under pressure

Goods ordering and menu costing

Stock control and wastage minimization

Able to work to a flexible roster includes weekends