Chef Indian Cuisine

About The Client

Ballina's Indian Kitchen is a highly reviewed traditional Indian restaurant in Ballina, New South Wales. They are currently looking for an experienced Chef to join their expanding team.

The Role

You will have the opportunity to work in a truly dynamic team and you will have the chance to display your creativity in the dishes that you create. You will also have the opportunity to progress through the ranks at the restaurant.

This is a full time role with an annual salary set between $72,000 to $80,000 depending on experience plus superannuation.

The Responsibilities

Your tasks at the restaurant will consist of:

Manage and supervise culinary staff including cooks and food preparation workers.

Inspect the levels of ingredients, raw food supplies and other raw materials and

ensure optimum stock levels

Give orders for required supplies and making necessary requisitions for the

required stock, frozen food items, beverages and other raw materials

Inspect the received products for their quality, quantity and other attributes

Schedule food production and managing schedule of operations through optimum use of resources and materials

Assist kitchen staff in overall kitchen operations to ensure timely services

Observe methods of food preparation being used by the food preparation team to ensure consistency

Designate and assign duties based on personal capacity and capabilities, with

respect to preparation of ingredients, cooking and delivery of food items

Inspect and make use of various cooking appliances for completion of orders,

inspecting the appliances for cleanliness, functionality and usability

Perform other inventory duties, performing stock rotation

Working with the management and showing active participation in assigning prices

to various menu items, based on factors such as cost of labour, ingredients and

other overhead costs

Guiding and mentoring the employees, identifying and providing solutions for any

potential issues and worker grievances

Consistently ensure high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation

Ensuring that kitchen workers maintain personal hygiene and follow the cleanliness

and sanitation standards

Ensure food items being prepared are prepared within the established food

preparation, portion control and pricing policies.

Manage relationships with distributors and resolve issues with vendors promptly.

Follow the budget established by the restaurant manager.

Ensure safety and sanitation practices in the kitchen.

Manage kitchen staff and delegate tasks related to meal prep, cooking and

delivering food to diners in a timely fashion.

The Requirements:

To be considered for the position you must meet the following requirements:

Strong food knowledge and skills in authentic Indian cuisine

Relevant qualifications in cookery or hospitality

Minimum 3 years of experience as a Chef in a similar role

Minimum 3 years of experience in tandoori cooking is essential

Able to prepare Indian sauces and Tandoori rub mix from scratch

Must be able to work with proteins like beef, lamb and seafood

Passion for great food and presentation

Understanding of, and commitment to, food safety

Experience in kitchen operations and in managing a team

Experience in training kitchen staff

Ability to work well under pressure

Goods ordering and menu costing

Stock control and wastage minimization

Able to work to a flexible roster includes weekends