Chefs and Cooks

Your culinary skills and professional experience should be supported by a profile that clearly demonstrates what you can do. We are seeking experienced and capable Indian Chefs for a genuine hospitality opportunity in Victoria, with a focus on candidates who can demonstrate relevant skills, practical experience and a reliable professional background.

This role is suited to chefs with hands-on expertise in Hyderabadi Dum Biryani, Tandoor cooking and South Indian tiffins. The successful candidate will contribute to the preparation of authentic Indian cuisine while maintaining high standards of quality, consistency, food safety and presentation.

• Preparing and cooking authentic Indian dishes according to established recipes and standards
• Demonstrating strong practical capability in Hyderabadi Dum Biryani preparation
• Preparing Tandoor items and traditional South Indian tiffins
• Inspecting delivered ingredients and reporting quality concerns or shortages
• Operating and regulating ovens, Tandoors, grills and other cooking equipment
• Seasoning and cooking food to achieve consistent flavour and quality
• Portioning, plating and garnishing dishes according to required specifications
• Preparing appropriate dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Planning daily food requirements and completing required mise en place
• Managing food storage, temperature control and stock rotation
• Monitoring food costs, ordering requirements and portion control
• Supervising, supporting and training kitchen staff where required
• Maintaining clean food preparation and service areas
• Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene and workplace requirements

• Relevant trade qualification in commercial cookery or a recognised culinary qualification
• Minimum 1 year of relevant commercial kitchen experience
• Demonstrated practical experience in a Chef, Sous Chef or equivalent role
• Proven and verifiable expertise in Hyderabadi Dum Biryani preparation
• Practical experience with Tandoor cooking and South Indian tiffins
• Strong knowledge of authentic Indian cuisine and traditional cooking techniques
• Experience with food costing, ordering and portion control
• Ability to supervise, train and support kitchen team members
• Current Food Safety Supervisor certification is highly regarded
• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated and capable of taking responsibility for daily kitchen operations
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to work
• Strong commitment to food safety, quality and consistency

Eligible to work in Australia or meet the requirements for employer sponsorship