Hiring!
Lala’s Kitchen Cranbourne West, located in the growing suburb of Cranbourne West, Victoria, is a well-established Indian restaurant renowned for its authentic Gujarati, Punjabi, and North Indian cuisine. The restaurant is known for its extensive menu featuring traditional curries, tandoori dishes, freshly baked Indian breads, vegetarian specialties, and a variety of regional Indian flavours prepared using quality ingredients and authentic recipes. Popular among local families, food enthusiasts, and the wider Indian community, Lala’s Kitchen has built a strong reputation for delivering consistent food quality, excellent customer service, and a welcoming dining experience. The restaurant is currently seeking a skilled and dedicated Cook to join its kitchen team and assist in preparing high-quality dishes, maintaining food safety and hygiene standards, supporting daily kitchen operations, and contributing to the continued success and reputation of the business.
- Position: Cook
- Salary: $80,000 plus Superannuation
- Job Type: Permanent, Full Time, must be available to work on weekends and public holidays.
Primary Responsibilities:
- At the beginning of each shift, inspect all ingredients to ensure they are fresh and of high quality.
- Discard any substandard food items and log details for reordering.
- Complete daily preparation tasks to ensure there are enough for the upcoming serving period.
- Prepare meals for all courses.
- Cook menu items according to recipes and procedures, adding the right seasonings before, during, and after cooking.
- Determine the correct cooking times and temperatures, adjusting ovens and grills to ensure food is cooked perfectly.
- Prepare and serve meals according to dietary requirements, making ingredient substitutions as needed.
- Serve menu items in standard portions, ensuring an attractive presentation with garnishes and condiments.
- Follow health, safety, and food-handling regulations.
Key Skills and Attributes:
- Relevant qualifications with at least 1-year professional working experience as a Cook.
- Holds a trade qualification of Certificate III in Cookery or higher.
- Ability to focus in pressured environment and manage the team effectively.
- Full working rights within Australia are mandatory.
Interested?
Ensure your application includes an updated CV. Incomplete application will not be considered. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Pay: $80,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
