Cook/Chef

Begam Restaurant and Bar has built a strong reputation for delivering freshly prepared, authentic Indian cuisine. Our kitchen and front-of-house teams share a genuine passion for Indian food and consistently strive to provide exceptional dining experiences to our customers.

We are currently seeking an experienced Chef and Cook professionals to join our team in Geelong. We are looking for someone with proven experience in Indian cuisine and the ability to contribute to our busy and professional kitchen environment.

CHEF – Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and develop menus, including creating and updating dishes to meet customer preferences and seasonal availability.

• Prepare, season, and cook authentic Indian cuisine to a consistently high standard.

• Monitor the quality of dishes at all stages of preparation, cooking, and presentation.

• Supervise, train, and coordinate kitchen staff to ensure efficient kitchen operations.

• Estimate food requirements, order supplies, and manage inventory and stock control.

• Monitor food and labour costs and implement measures to minimise wastage.

• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and workplace health and safety regulations.

• Develop new recipes and maintain consistency in food quality and presentation.

COOK – Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of authentic Indian dishes in accordance with recipes and quality standards.

• Prepare ingredients, including cutting, marinating, portioning, and cooking food for service.

• Ensure meals are prepared and presented consistently to restaurant standards.

• Monitor food quality and maintain appropriate portion control.

• Receive, store, and rotate stock in accordance with food safety requirements.

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas.

• Assist with stock control and report ingredient requirements to the Chef.

• Follow all food safety, hygiene, and workplace health and safety procedures.

Selection Criteria

• Relevant commercial cookery qualification or equivalent industry experience.

• Minimum Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or a related qualification(Or Higher)

• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in the nominated occupation.

• Strong knowledge of Indian cuisine and commercial kitchen operations.

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced team environment.

• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

• Availability to work weekends, evenings, and public holidays.

Benefits and Perks

Begam Restaurant and Bar provides a supportive and inclusive workplace. Successful candidates will receive:

• Competitive salary in line with industry standards plus 12% superannuation.

• Opportunities to develop professionally and progress within the business.

• A positive workplace where employees are valued and respected.

• Experience working in a fast-paced and expanding hospitality environment.

How to Apply

Applicants are invited to apply in writing with a full CV/Resume, including professional references. Due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.