CHEF

Mountain Gate Indian and Nepalese Restaurant – Ferntree Gully, VIC

Mountain Gate Indian and Nepalese Restaurant Pty Ltd, located in Ferntree Gully (Victoria), is seeking a qualified Full Time Chef to join our friendly and professional team.

We are a busy Indian and Nepalese restaurant, so we are looking for someone who is creative, organised and passionate about food, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Position Details

• Position: Full Time Chef
• Location: Ferntree Gully, VIC
• Salary:$76,000 – $80,000 + superannuation per annum

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and cost menus for regular service, functions and special events.
• Design and prepare menus that take into account special dietary requirements (e.g. vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, allergies and other dietary needs).
• Prepare, cook and present a wide range of:
  • Entrées, main courses and desserts; and
  • Appetisers, curries, tandoori items, rice dishes, breads and sweets from Indian and Nepalese cuisine.
• Analyse food and labour costs and assist in managing food cost, portion control, wastage and stock levels.
• Supervise and coordinate kitchen operations, including directing and training kitchen staff and apprentices in cooking, preparation and presentation techniques.
• Create and manage preparation lists (prep sheets) for the kitchen crew to ensure smooth and timely service.
• Order, receive, check, store and rotate stock, ensuring correct storage, stock rotation and minimisation of wastage.
• Monitor and ensure quality, consistency and presentation of all dishes leaving the kitchen.
• Maintain a clean, safe and hygienic kitchen environment, ensuring compliance with:
  • Food safety standards;
  • Workplace hygiene requirements; and
  • Occupational health and safety (OH&S) regulations and procedures.
• Assist in menu development for catering and events; prior catering/banqueting experience will be highly regarded.

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• Relevant cookery/culinary qualifications (or equivalent).
• Minimum 1 year experience working in a commercial kitchen (experience with Indian and/or Nepalese cuisine highly regarded).
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends and public holidays as required.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.
• Proven ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards of quality, consistency and presentation.
• Ability to work both unsupervised and as part of a team.
• Sound understanding of OH&S and food safety standards and the ability to implement them on a daily basis.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.

Experience in catering and function service will be considered an advantage.