Indian Cuisine Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Mackay, QLD, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
Authentic Indian cooking is the focus of these permanent, full-time kitchen openings in Mackay, Australia. Roles span Indian Curry Chefs and Cooks, Tandoori Chefs and Cooks, and Indian Cuisine Sous Chefs, with responsibility for consistent flavour, presentation and kitchen organisation.
The work combines practical cooking with stock control, production planning and support for junior staff where required. Busy service periods call for efficient preparation without compromising food hygiene or quality. Sponsorship is available for suitably qualified overseas applicants who meet Australian visa requirements.
Use your English CV to explain your curry or tandoor specialism, cookery training and experience coordinating kitchen production. Present your Indian cuisine experience through Build AI CV with clear examples from your previous kitchens.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare authentic curries, tandoori dishes, sauces, breads, rice, entrees and desserts using traditional recipes; operate and maintain tandoori ovens where applicable.
- Follow established recipes, portions and plating standards, checking preparation and finished dishes for consistent quality.
- Help plan menus with food and labour costs in view, and coordinate daily and weekly kitchen production with management.
- Monitor inventory, limit waste and inspect ingredients for freshness and quality before cooking.
- Use appropriate temperature-controlled food storage and uphold hygiene, cleanliness and workplace safety standards.
- Keep kitchen equipment maintained and work areas clean and hygienic.
- Supervise, train and support junior kitchen colleagues when required.
- Address food quality concerns and customer feedback professionally.
- Organise work and manage time effectively to deliver efficient service in a fast-paced commercial kitchen.
Requirements & Eligibility
- At least three years of experience preparing authentic Indian cuisine, including work as an Indian Curry Chef, Tandoori Chef, Indian Cook or Sous Chef.
- Hold a relevant Commercial Cookery or Hospitality qualification appropriate to the role.
- Know traditional Indian cooking methods and authentic recipes thoroughly.
- Have excellent organisational and communication skills and work effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen.
- Maintain a firm commitment to food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety.
- Be able to supervise and train junior kitchen employees where required.
- For overseas applicants, a positive skills assessment is required; an IELTS score of 5.5 or 6.0 in each module, or an equivalent PTE score, is also required.
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