Chef and/or Cook positions- Curry, Tandoori, Cuisine (sous). These multiple full time permanent positions are available at a busy Indian restaurant located in Mackay QLD (LJ&VA Holdings Pty Ltd T/A Roshni Indian Restaurant – Roshni by Raj). Must have experience in Indian cuisine. Visa sponsorship available for candidates with the right qualifications along with a generous salary package $75,000-$85,000 depending on experience.
Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years experience in Indian cuisine.
"For overseas candidates you must have skill assessment and 5.5 or 6 in each modules in IELTS OR equivalent score in PTE.
Indian Curry Chef/Cook - KEY TASKS
- Have a full operational knowledge of all recipes, standards, portion sizes and presentation style of dishes produced within the kitchen,
- Assist in the creation of menus (taking into account food and labour costs),
- Discuss food preparation issues with the manager and other staff and monitor the preparation and presentation of the dishes,
- Work with the management and set daily and weekly production levels for the kitchen,
- Maintain stock levels according to requirements of business and understand how this can have an effect on food costs,
- Implement and ensure compliance with food hygiene standards and health and safety requirements,
- Check the freshness and quality of ingredients,
- Ensure food prepared in the kitchen is of highest possible standards,
- Be responsible for the supervision and training of any junior kitchen staff,
- Deal with food complaints efficiently,
- Demonstrate strong organisational skills,
- Prepare curries, sauces, entrees, breads, rice and desserts as and when required.
*MUST BE ABLE TO WORK IN FAST PACE KITCHEN*
Qualifications require: Diploma of Commercial Cookery or Hospitality plus 2 years experience
Tandoori Chef/Cook- KEY TASKS
- Operating a traditional tandoori oven, cooking such items as meat and breads
- Preparing curries, sauces, entrees, rice and desserts as per standard and style set by the Head Chef(s)
- Able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of traditional Northern Indian cuisine including desserts
- Storing food in temperature controlled facilities
- Ensure the correct preparation and presentation standard of the dishes is maintained at all times
- Demonstrating tandoor techniques and cooking procedures to other staff if required
- Checking on food supplies and advising the supervisor of any requirements
- Ensure all the equipment used in section is in good condition and hygienically cleaned before and after use
- Ability to demonstrate strong organisational skills
*MUST BE ABLE TO WORK IN FAST PACE KITCHEN*
Qualifications require: Certificate III in Commercial Cookery plus 2 years experience
Indian Cuisine Sous Chef - KEY TASKS
- Have a full operational knowledge of all recipes, standards, portion sizes and presentation style of dishes produced within the kitchen,
- Assist in the creation of menus (taking into account food and labour costs),
- Discuss food preparation issues with the manager and other staff and monitor the preparation and presentation of the dishes,
- Work with the management and set daily and weekly production levels for the kitchen,
- Maintain stock levels according to requirements of business and understand how this can have an effect on food costs,
- Implement and ensure compliance with food hygiene standards and health and safety requirements,
- Check the freshness and quality of ingredients,
- Ensure food prepared in the kitchen is of highest possible standards,
- Be responsible for the supervision and training of the junior kitchen staff,
- Deal with food complaints efficiently,
- Demonstrate strong organisational skills
- Preparing curries, sauces, entrees, rice and desserts as per standard and style set by the Head Chef(s)
*Must be able to handle fast pace fryer or Pass through sections *
Qualifications require: Certificate III in Commercial Cookery plus 3 years experience or Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery plus 2 years experience
All positions must complete the Tourism COVID 19 Hygiene Course.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year
Work Authorisation:
Work Location: In person
