Chefs & Cooks

Masala Kitchen Lane Cove is currently seeking talented and dedicated Full Time Chefs/Cooks for the daily operation of our busy kitchen.

Major duties of Chef:

· Direct and coordinate food or beverage preparation

· Analyse recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food, labour, and overhead costs.

· Prepare and cook foods in quantity of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.

· Based on customers preferences develop menu.

• Enforce OH&S and hygiene regulations.

· Inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory compliance.

· Requisition stock, materials, supplies or equipment.

· Recruit and hire staff, including cooks and another kitchen worker.

· Schedule employee work hours by coordinating activities.

· Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.

· Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.

· Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure conformance to established standards.

· Meet with customers to discuss menus for special occasions and events.

Major duties of Cook:

· Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment

· Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.)

· Cook food in various utensils or grillers

· Check food while cooking to stir or turn

· Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served

· Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen

· Ensure all food and other items are stored properly

· Check quality of ingredients

· Monitor stock and place orders when there are shortages

Work experience: At least two years’ Experience in a fast-paced kitchen is preferred

Education/Skills: At least Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or Hospitality (For Chef)

At least Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or Hospitality (For Cook)

Salary: A$70,000+ 11% Superannuation

Annual Leave: 4 weeks

Working Hours: 38 Hrs per week

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $70,000 to 75,000 per year

Benefits:

• Free food
• Visa sponsorship

Day range:

• Weekend availability

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Afternoon shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Education:

• Certificate I - IV (Preferred)

Experience:

• Kitchen: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)