SKRC ED SQUARE Pty Ltd, trading as Masala Kitchen Ed Square and situated at AG35, Ed Square shopping Centre, Edmondson Park, NSW 2174, Australia, is seeking a skilled and motivated full-time Chef to join our vibrant team. As a well-established Indian restaurant known for its authentic flavours and exceptional service, we take pride in offering our guests an outstanding dining experience. With growing customer demand and a reputation for excellence, we are looking for a passionate professional who can maintain our culinary standards, ensure efficient kitchen operations, and contribute to our continued success. If you have a deep love for Indian cuisine and excel in a busy kitchen environment, we welcome your application.
Main Duties and Responsibilities- Preparing menu items with precision, following established recipes.
- Verifying that garnishing, seasoning, and portion sizes meet the restaurant’s quality requirements.
- Supervising kitchen operations, coordinating tasks, and training staff on proper cooking equipment use and techniques.
- Motivating, directing, and managing kitchen staff through hiring, training, and ongoing supervision.
- Overseeing the quality of raw ingredients and finished dishes to maintain high standards.
- Ensuring kitchen hygiene standards are met, and meals are served promptly to customers.
- Managing food storage with temperature control for optimal freshness.
- Assessing and controlling food and labour costs.
- Keeping records of the temperatures and looking after the daily cleaning, heating, and maintenance of cooking equipment such as ovens and grills and Tandoor (Clay oven).
- Prepare, marinate, and cook authentic Indian tandoori items such as naan, kebabs, tikkas, and breads using the traditional clay oven (tandoor). Maintain accurate cooking temperatures and timings to ensure consistent quality, flavour, and texture.
- Creating new seasonal menu options and adjusting current items and pricing to control overhead costs.
- Overseeing food preparation to address special dietary needs.
- Handling inventory, sourcing high‑quality ingredients, and managing stock orders.
- Enforcing professionalism and health and safety compliance among kitchen staff.
- Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery.
- At least one year of experience in a similar role is required.
- Enthusiastic and motivated individual.
- Able to work in a team and autonomously.
- Friendly, positive, and approachable attitude.
- Adherence to OH&S and Food Safety regulations