Cook

Company: Raja Rajeshwari Pty Ltd t/a Adyar Ananda Bhavan Clyde North (A2B Clyde North)

Position: Cook

Salary: $70,000 - $90,000 plus Superannuation

Term: Permanent, Full-time

Location: Victoria

About Us

A2B is a popular South Indian vegetarian restaurant known for serving authentic flavours and fresh, high-quality food. With six branches in Australia, we offer a wide range of traditional dishes including dosa, idli, vada, thali-style meals, sweets and savouries, all prepared using time-honoured recipes. Our restaurant is known for its warm service, consistent quality and a welcoming atmosphere that keeps our customers returning. We value teamwork, respect and a passion for good food. Joining our team means working in a supportive environment where your skills are appreciated and where you can grow in your culinary career.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of high-quality food according to menu plans.
• To cook and season South Indian dishes (Sambar, Rasam, Pongal, Dosai, Idly, Parotta, different types of rice, etc and other South Indian sweets and snacks).
• Work with specialised cooking equipment, such as the Dosa plate (Griddle), deep fryer, etc.
• Preparation for cooking the menu items, such as trimming, chopping, cutting, mixing, frying, baking, grilling, blanching, portioning food and making them ready to be served.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment.
• Regulating temperatures of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment.
• Responsible for quality control of all dishes to ensure consistent taste, flavour, presentation and delivery.
• Preparing food to meet special dietary requirements.
• Ensuring that the service line is fully stocked and immaculately presented.
• Maintaining an effective operation of the kitchen.
• Ensuring strict compliance with hygiene and food safety requirements.
• May plan menus and estimate food requirements.
• Attention to detail.
• Training other kitchen staff and apprentices

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant commercial cookery qualification and industry experience
• Previous experience as a Cook in an Indian restaurant, ideally with exposure to South Indian vegetarian cuisine
• Strong knowledge of Indian spices, ingredients, and traditional cooking methods
• Ability to maintain consistency in taste, quality and presentation during busy service
• Excellent understanding of food safety, hygiene and kitchen procedures

How to Apply

If you are passionate about South Indian vegetarian cuisine and would like to grow your career with a respected restaurant, we would love to hear from you. Please send your resume and a short cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role to info@a2bclydenorth.com.au.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.