Hello India Bunbury is a family-owned Indian restaurant with a busy dine-in, takeaway and catering trade. We are looking for a reliable Cook to work closely with our lead chef in a busy Indian kitchen across curries, tandoor, prep and catering.
Responsibilities:
- Cook Indian curries and basic dishes under the guidance of the lead chef.
- Learn and assist with tandoor preparation and service (breads, kebabs, simple tandoori items) under the chef's guidance.
- Assist with cutting, marinating, bulk prep and packing for takeaway and catering.
- Portion and plate dishes consistently and follow recipe cards and instructions.
- Contribute ideas for improving dishes and support the team with new specials when needed.
- Help with stock rotation, basic stock checks, cleaning and keeping the kitchen clean and organized.
- Support the chef and team in busy times across all sections.
Requirements:
- Around 1 year or more experience in a commercial kitchen (Indian experience preferred but not essential if you are keen to learn).
- Basic knowledge of Indian food or a strong interest in learning curries and tandoor.
- Able to follow recipes, portion sizes and directions from the chef.
- Flexible, team-focused attitude – happy to move between curry, tandoor and prep as needed.
- Comfortable working evenings and weekends on a roster.
- Reliable, punctual and respectful, with basic understanding of food safety and hygiene.
- Looking for a long-term role and keen to grow with the business over time.
What we offer:
- Salary negotiable, with an expected range of 70,000 to 85,000 AUD per year plus super, depending on experience and skills.
- Staff meals on shift.
- On-the-job training in Indian cuisine, tandoor work, portions and recipe systems.
- A supportive, family environment with room to grow into more responsibility over time.
- Opportunity to grow with us as we expand our catering and future projects.
- Visa sponsorship may be available for the right candidate.
Pay: $70,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free drinks
- Free food
- Visa sponsorship
Work Location: In person
