Chef

Our client Himalaya Emporium Pty Ltd, seeking an experienced and skilled Event Chef to join this prestigious, high-end function venue in Bankstown, If you are a culinary professional with a passion for food and hospitality as we are, then you are welcome to apply and embark on this exciting culinary journey.

This is a very stylish and trendy function center in Bankstown. This is a food-driven venue for perfect big events and elegant function parties. The company takes pride in its ability to deliver quality food and superior service every time.

We're looking for an experienced Cook to join our kitchen team, who can create exceptional dishes and deliver an all-encapsulating experience to our guests. You'll have experience working in a quality kitchen, adhering to standard operating and Health and Safety procedures. You will manage the overall kitchen operation, including prep schedules, stock control, budgeting, and maintenance, and take an active part in minimising wastage and stock supplies, you’ll highlight any issues to the senior team and to the owners directly.

Annual salary will be $77,000 to $85,000 + Superannuation.

In this role, your main responsibilities include:

1. Set up workstations with all the needed ingredients and cooking equipment
2. Preparation and cooking of all curries and tandoori entrees and mains.
3. Cook all kinds of Indian and Pakistani subcontinental cuisine.
4. Provide training & supervision and coordinate activities of kitchen staffs and other cooks.
5. Maintain Stock rotation, food safety & minimising wastage
6. Daily, Weekly & Monthly cleaning of kitchen and storeroom
7. Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
8. Tracking food cost of the dishes.
9. Maintaining a high standard of hygiene and keep a sanitised and orderly environment in the kitchen
10. Contribute to Planning menus and estimating food and labour costs.
11. Organise the supplies of the restaurant including Dairy, Meat, Vegetables, and other Groceries.
12. Ensuring all food operations are compliant with relevant regulations.
13. The flexibility to work various shifts on a rotating roster including evenings, weekends and public holidays

Skills Required:

1. Must have full time proven experience in a similar role in high-end catering, event setting and in bulk cooking.
2. Hands-on experience in various facets of cooking techniques and equipment
3. Must have good knowledge of Indian Curries
4. Must have good knowledge of Tandoori Cuisine – All tikkas, kebab, naan and rotis
5. Cook in a fast-paced kitchen whilst maintaining effective communication with the team
6. Good working knowledge of food safety & Hygiene, and OH&S standards
7. Experience working solo and within a team environment

Qualifications/Experience Required:

1. Have an Advanced Diploma, Diploma or Certificate IV in Cookery & Hospitality.
2. At least 2 years of culinary experience in a commercial kitchen
3. Have a passion for food and enjoy working in a busy kitchen environment.

If this is the opportunity you have been looking for, click APPLY NOW and send a copy of your cover letter and resume at [email protected].

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.