At a Glance
- Tasks: Create mouth-watering Indian and Indo-Chinese dishes in a bustling kitchen.
- Company: Join a vibrant culinary team passionate about authentic flavours.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, and opportunities for culinary growth.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with room for creativity and innovation.
- Why this job: Showcase your culinary skills and bring joy through delicious food.
- Qualifications: Experience in Indian cuisine and a passion for cooking.
The predicted salary is between 24300 - 29700 $ per year.
We are seeking an experienced Indian Culinary Chef with strong hands-on experience in authentic Indian and Indo-Chinese cuisine to join our busy commercial kitchen.
The successful candidate will have practical experience across traditional Indian cooking techniques, including tandoor cooking, curries and gravies, specialty rice dishes, Indian snacks, street food and popular Indo-Chinese dishes, while maintaining consistent standards of taste, presentation, hygiene and food safety.
Key responsibilities
- Prepare and cook a diverse range of traditional and contemporary Indian dishes to established recipes and quality standards.
- Operate a traditional Indian tandoor and prepare tandoori meats, tikka, kebabs, naan, roti and other tandoor specialties.
- Prepare a broad range of traditional Indian curries and gravies, including vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.
- Prepare specialty rice dishes, including biryani, pulao and other regional rice preparations.
- Prepare a variety of Indian snacks, appetisers and street-food items, including appropriate chutneys, sauces and accompaniments.
- Prepare popular Indo-Chinese dishes, including noodles, fried rice, Manchurian-style dishes, chilli dishes and other wok-based vegetarian and non-vegetarian menu items.
- Prepare sauces, marinades, curry bases, gravies and spice combinations required for daily kitchen operations.
- Maintain consistency in taste, quality, portion size and presentation across all menu categories.
- Assist with menu planning, recipe development and improvement of existing dishes.
- Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
About you
- Demonstrated commercial experience as an Indian Cuisine Chef/Cook, with strong knowledge of authentic Indian cooking.
- Practical experience with a traditional Indian tandoor.
- Strong experience preparing Indian curries, gravies, biryani and specialty rice dishes, snacks and street food.
- Experience preparing a range of Indo-Chinese dishes and wok-based cooking.
- Strong knowledge of Indian spices, marinades, curry bases, sauces, chutneys and traditional cooking techniques.
- Certificate IV or Diploma in Commercial Cookery, or another relevant culinary qualification.
- Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and commercial kitchen requirements.
- Good communication, organisational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work efficiently and maintain consistent quality in a busy commercial kitchen environment.
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Indian & Indo-Chinese Culinary Chef in Melbourne employer: Living India
Living India offers a vibrant work environment where culinary professionals can hone their skills in authentic Indian and Indo-Chinese cuisine. The company emphasizes traditional cooking techniques and provides opportunities for creativity in preparing diverse dishes. Employees benefit from a focus on quality standards, hygiene, and food safety, making it an attractive place for chefs passionate about Indian culinary arts.
