Cook

Guru Sahib Pty Ltd, trading as Delhi6 Sweets & Savouries SR, is seeking a passionate and experienced Cook to join our growing kitchen team. This role involves working in a busy, authentic Indian restaurant kitchen where you will prepare a variety of traditional dishes, snacks, and sweets. You’ll be part of a supportive team, contributing to high-quality food service and maintaining strict kitchen hygiene standards. This position is ideal for someone who is enthusiastic about Indian cuisine and committed to consistency in food preparation.

Benefits

• A supportive and culturally inclusive work environment
• Opportunity to work with a passionate team committed to culinary excellence
• Competitive remuneration plus superannuation and job security

Task & responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a wide variety of traditional Indian dishes, snacks, and sweets according to established recipes and kitchen procedures
• Examine and inspect food ingredients to ensure freshness, cleanliness, and quality prior to preparation
• Monitor and regulate cooking equipment such as ovens, grills, fryers, and stoves to ensure accurate temperature control
• Season food appropriately during the cooking process, following standard preparation methods
• Portion food and plate meals attractively, adding gravies, sauces, and garnishes as required
• Store raw ingredients and cooked items in appropriate temperature-controlled storage areas in line with food safety requirements
• Follow instructions and daily preparation schedules provided by the Head Chef, Sous Chef, or other senior kitchen staff
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas, utensils, and cooking equipment according to hygiene and safety standards
• Assist in stock rotation and notify senior staff when supplies need to be replenished
• Cooperate with kitchen team members to ensure smooth and efficient operations during service periods

Qualification & experience

• Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery / Kitchen Management
• At least 1 to 2 years of proven experience working as a Cook in a commercial kitchen, preferably in an Indian cuisine setting
• Sound knowledge of Indian cooking techniques, spice usage, and preparation of traditional dishes
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Good communication skills and ability to work well as part of a team
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene standards