Description:
About The Client:
Mezbaan is a popular restaurant in Truganina in VIC that serves authentic Indian cuisine meals. They are currently looking for an experienced Cook to join their expanding team.
The Role
This is a full time role with an annual salary set between $73,000 - $75,000 depending on experience plus superannuation.
The Responsibilities:
Your tasks at the restaurant will consist of:
- Examine food to ensure quality and presentation
- Cooking variety of dishes from the menu and on pans with guidance of head chef
- Cooking menu items in co-operation with the rest of the kitchen
- Using different methods of cooking such as tandoori cooking, frying, steaming, boiling and roasting
- Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
- Portioning food, placing it on plates, and adding gravies, sauces and garnishes
- Regulating temperatures of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment maintain them in good working condition
- Reporting to management if any maintenance is required
- Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
- Order raw materials to supplier as per business need
- Review menu with head chef and contribute to some seasonal changes to the menu
- Follow and maintain all OH&SC requirement for safe kitchen operations.
- Clean and maintain work area and kitchen equipment
- Setting up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies
- Assist with the ordering of supplies
- Ensure safety and sanitation practices in the kitchen
The Requirements:
To be considered for the position you must meet the following requirements:
- Relevant qualifications in cookery or hospitality
- Strong food knowledge and skills in authentic Indian cuisine
- Relevant qualifications in cookery or hospitality
- Minimum 12 months of experience as a commercial cook in a restaurant kitchen
- Minimum 12 months of experience with cooking curry and Tandoori
- Minimum 12 months of cooking experience with open fire and the Tandoor oven
- Must be able to work with proteins like beef, lamb and seafood
- Experience in adherence to recipe & portion control, as well as ordering and stock control
- Ability to follow instruction & take direction
- Excellent time management and attention to detail
- Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
- Be available to work on weekends to deal with many customers
21 Mar 2025;
from:
uworkin.com