Chef

About us:

AARIKA HOSPITALITY SERVICES PTY LTD, trading as Shalimar Mooloolaba and situated at 1/9 Mooloolaba Esplanade, Mooloolaba, QLD 4557, 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

The appointee undertakes to perform all tasks assigned for the position of a Chef efficiently and accurately. Such tasks will include, but are not limited to:

• 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.
• Overseeing the quality of raw ingredients and finished dishes to maintain high standards.
• Supervising kitchen operations, coordinating tasks, and training staff on proper cooking equipment use and techniques.
• Handling inventory, sourcing high-quality ingredients, and managing stock orders.
• Ensuring kitchen hygiene standards are met, and meals are served promptly to customers.
• 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).
• Creating new seasonal menu options and adjusting current items and pricing to control overhead costs.
• Motivating, directing, and managing kitchen staff through hiring, training, and ongoing supervision.
• Verifying that garnishing, seasoning, and portion sizes meet the restaurant’s quality requirements.
• Overseeing food preparation to address special dietary needs.
• Managing food storage with temperature control for optimal freshness.
• Preparing menu items with precision, following established recipes.
• Assessing and controlling food and labour costs.
• Enforcing professionalism and health and safety compliance among kitchen staff.
  

Personal & Professional Attributes

• 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

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 per annum plus superannuation

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 0451302422