Experienced Chef / Cook - Indian

A busy, full-service restaurant located in Royal Oak, specializing in authentic Indian and Indo-Chinese cuisine, has an opening for 2 x Chef / Cook who can work in a fast-paced environment and bring creativity, consistency, and quality to their kitchen.

The restaurant takes pride in delivering exceptional food and outstanding customer experiences. If you have experience with Indian curries, tandoori dishes, kebabs, and Indo-Chinese specialties, this is a perfect opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

Chef Duties: • Prepare and cook a variety of Indian dishes including curries, Indo-Chinese specialties, Tandoori breads, kebabs, marinades, and tikka dishes. • Plan menus and ensure high-quality food presentation. • Manage kitchen operations, supervise staff, and maintain a positive team environment. • Monitor inventory, order supplies, and control food costs. • Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health regulations. • Handle special dietary requirements and customer requests professionally.

Cook Duties: • Cooking meals and seasoning food during preparation. • Portioning food, plating dishes, and adding gravies, sauces, and garnishes. • Coordinate with Chefs and kitchen staff on food preparation tasks such as marinating and making sauces. • Check food and ingredient stocks to ensure quality and freshness. • Secure proper storage of food and ingredients in temperature-controlled facilities. • Regulate temperatures of ovens, grills, and other cooking equipment. • Assist with receiving goods from suppliers and report any damaged or non-operational equipment. • Train and share knowledge with other kitchen staff and apprentices. • Participate in menu planning and food requirement estimations. • Maintain efficiency for smooth restaurant operations.

If you have the relevant skills and experience, we would love to hear from you!

• Must have at least 2 years relevant experience as Indian Chef / Cook with knowledge of the cuisine (Indian Curries, Indo-Chinese dishes, Tandoori breads, kebabs, marinades and tikka preparations) • Must be healthy and physically fit. Employer may request ACC history as part of the recruitment process. • Must pass a pre-employment Ministry of Justice and Drug Test • Must be committed to rostered shifts Monday - Sunday (must be available for weekend shifts) • Great people skills, strong customer focus, and experience managing staff. • Passion for hospitality and delivering an exceptional customer experience. • Excellent personal presentation, enthusiastic, and reliable. • Ability to work under pressure and remain focused in a fast-paced environment. • Hindi language skills would be an advantage but not essential.