Chef and Cook

Hospitality · Mackay, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000/yr

For skilled Indian cuisine professionals, this is a chance to grow a career in Australian hospitality. A well-established Queensland business with a busy kitchen has multiple permanent openings for Indian Curry Chefs/Cooks, Tandoori Chefs/Cooks and Indian Cuisine Sous Chefs.

Your focus will be authentic Indian cooking, delivered to high standards of food quality, presentation and kitchen operations in a fast-paced setting.

Permanent, multiple vacancies
Sponsorship available for suitably qualified overseas applicants who meet Australian visa requirements

A strong step forward for experienced chefs from India and other countries.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver a complete authentic Indian menu, from curries, tandoori specialities, sauces and breads to rice, entrees and desserts, operating and maintaining traditional tandoori ovens where applicable
Uphold recipe, portioning and presentation standards, and oversee preparation so every plate meets a consistent level of quality
Contribute to menu development with an eye on food and labour costs, and coordinate daily and weekly production schedules with management
Manage inventory at appropriate levels, reduce wastage, verify ingredient freshness and quality, and store produce in temperature-controlled facilities
Champion food hygiene, cleanliness and workplace safety, including the upkeep of kitchen equipment and hygienic work areas
Mentor, train and support junior cooks where required
Address food quality issues and customer feedback with professionalism
Apply strong organisational and time management skills to perform efficiently in a fast-paced commercial kitchen

Requirements & Eligibility

A minimum of three years' experience preparing authentic Indian cuisine, in a role such as Indian Curry Chef, Tandoori Chef, Indian Cook or Sous Chef
A relevant Commercial Cookery or Hospitality qualification matched to the position, backed by a strong command of traditional Indian cooking techniques and authentic recipes
The capability to perform efficiently in a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Dedication to food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety standards
Capability to supervise and train junior kitchen staff where required
Overseas applicants: a positive skills assessment is required, and an IELTS score of 5.5 or 6.0 in each module, or an equivalent PTE score, is also required

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