Job Info
Location: QUEANBEYAN, NSW
Salary: $60,001 - $80,000
Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position
Job Description
A SINGH & R SINGH (Punjabi Hut Indian Restaurant) 224/226 Crawford St, Queanbeyan NSW 2620 Full Time Chef Salary of $76,515 per annum plus employer superannuation contribution of 12% p.a. A chef at Punjabi Hut Indian Restaurant is required to perform the following responsibilities include but not limited to: Key Responsibilities Food Preparation & Cooking
* Planning, preparation, and cooking of high-quality dishes in accordance with the restaurant’s menu and standards.
* Preparing and handling ingredients, including chopping, cutting, marinating, mixing, seasoning, and cooking a wide variety of Indian dishes such as curries, tandoori items, and regional specialties.
* Monitoring food preparation and cooking processes to ensure high standards of taste, authenticity, portioning, and presentation.
* Checking the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure they meet established standards.
Menu Planning & Development
* Planning and developing menus in consultation with management, including designing seasonal menus, introducing new dishes, and modifying recipes to meet customer preferences and dietary requirements.
Staff Supervision & Operational Responsibility
* Supervising, training, and coordinating kitchen staff, including cooks and kitchen hands.
* Taking full responsibility for kitchen operations, workflow, food production processes, and staff performance.
* Managing kitchen staff schedules to ensure adequate staffing during service periods.
Stock & Inventory Management
* Selecting, ordering, and managing stock of specialized ingredients (e.g., spices, lentils, and meats).
* Ensuring proper storage, handling, and rotation of perishable goods.
Cost Management & Efficiency
* Managing food and labour costs, monitoring kitchen expenses, minimising wastage, and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability.
Cleanliness, Safety & Compliance
* Maintaining cleanliness, organisation, and compliance across all kitchen areas.
* Ensuring adherence to food safety, hygiene, and occupational health and safety (OH&S) standards.
Customer Feedback & Quality Improvement
* Handling customer feedback related to food quality and implementing necessary improvements.
* Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and company policies.
Qualifications and Skills Required
* Relevant trade qualifications in Commercial Cookery.
* Proven experience in the hospitality industry, particularly as a cook/chef in an Indian restaurant.
* Expertise in Indian cuisine, particularly curries (experience with tandoor cooking is highly advantageous).
* Strong knowledge of kitchen equipment and operations.
* Sound understanding of food safety regulations.
* Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
* Team-oriented mindset with excellent communication skills.
How to apply: Applications open on 2 April 2026 and close on 2 May 2026. Please send your CV to ****@businessnest.com.au. Please include the job role title in your email.