Cook

Brothers Indian Restaurant & Cafe is seeking an experienced and motivated Cook to join our busy kitchen team on a full-time basis. We are an established Indian restaurant offering dine-in and catering services, serving a diverse menu including traditional Indian curries, biryanis, parathas, tandoori-style dishes, Indo-Chinese dishes, snacks and other freshly prepared meals.

Position

Cook – Full-Time

Salary

$78,000 – $85,000 per annum + superannuation, depending on skills and experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of Indian dishes in accordance with established recipes and quality standards.
• Prepare ingredients including vegetables, meats, poultry, sauces, marinades and spices for daily service.
• Operate and regulate cooking equipment including ovens, grills, stovetops and other commercial kitchen equipment.
• Check the quality and freshness of ingredients before preparation and cooking.
• Cook and season food consistently to maintain the restaurant's quality and presentation standards.
• Portion, plate and garnish dishes for dine-in, takeaway and catering orders.
• Prepare meals to accommodate dietary requirements where required.
• Assist with preparation of curries, rice dishes, breads, snacks and other menu items.
• Maintain appropriate food storage and temperature-control procedures.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organised kitchen and food preparation area.
• Coordinate with the Chef and other kitchen staff during busy service periods.
• Assist with monitoring ingredient usage and minimising food wastage.
• Assist in training junior kitchen staff where required.

Skills and Experience

The successful applicant should have:

• Relevant commercial cookery qualifications or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience as a Cook in a commercial kitchen.
• Experience preparing Indian cuisine is highly regarded.
• Good knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and food safety requirements.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy commercial kitchen.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain consistent food quality.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work across breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekends and public holidays as required.

Employment

Permanent Full-Time – approximately 38 hours per week

If you are an experienced Cook who takes pride in preparing high-quality food and would like to become part of our kitchen team, we welcome your application.

Please submit your resume outlining your qualifications and relevant employment experience.