Position: Cook- Indian Cuisine
Business Name: Maple Indian Gourmet
Location: Kippa-Ring, QLD, Australia
Employment Type: Full-time (38 hours per week)
Salary: $75,000 – $80,000 plus superannuation (commensurate with experience)
About the Business
Maple Indian Gourmet is an established Indian restaurant in Kippa-Ring, offering authentic Indian cuisine. We focus on traditional flavours, quality ingredients, and high standards of food preparation and service.
Position Overview
We are seeking a passionate, skilled and experienced Cook (Indian Cuisine) to join our kitchen team on a full-time basis. This is a genuine long-term position.
As a full-time Cook, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of Indian dishes to perfection.
Key Tasks:
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Preparing, seasoning, and cooking a wide range of authentic Indian dishes using traditional and modern cooking techniques.
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Follow recipes and ensure all dishes are prepared according to the restaurant standards and recipes
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Planning menus in consultation with management and assisting with food costing and portion control
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Preparing and cooking meals to order while ensuring consistency in quality, taste, and presentation
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Monitoring food quality and minimising food wastage through effective stock rotation and portion control
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Ordering ingredients, checking deliveries, and managing stock levels
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Ensuring compliance with food safety standards, hygiene regulations, and workplace health and safety requirements
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Operating and maintaining commercial kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
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Assisting in the supervision and training of kitchen hands and junior staff as required
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Maintaining a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen environment at all times
Key Responsibilities:
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Collaborate with the team to develop new dishes and improve existing recipes
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Train and supervise junior kitchen staff if required
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Keep up to date with industry trends and new cooking techniques
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Always adhere to company policies and procedures
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Other duties as assigned by the Head Chef or management team
Skills and Experience Required
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Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience as a Cook in a fast-paced restaurant or similar environment
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Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery/ Kitchen Management
- Strong knowledge of Indian spices, ingredients, and regional cooking methods
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
- Good time management, organisational, and communication skills
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Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
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Willingness to learn and adapt to new recipes and techniques
We offer a competitive salary of $75,000 to $80,000 plus superannuation, as well as opportunities for career growth and development.
If you are a passionate and skilled Cook with a love for Indian cuisine, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now with a resume and a brief cover letter to join our dynamic team at Maple India Gourmet.
