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Hospitality · Melbourne, VIC, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored

A high-volume commercial kitchen in Melbourne wants Indian cuisine specialists in four lines of work: Curry Chefs, Tandoor Chefs, South Indian Chefs and Indian Cuisine Cooks. What decides the outcome is dependable cooking and a genuine understanding of authentic Indian food.

Service is brisk and includes catering and events as well as the everyday menu. The team values cooks who hold flavour and presentation steady, work closely with colleagues and can show their experience in practice.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Cook authentic Indian food to commercial standards, applying curry, tandoor and South Indian methods
  • Hold flavour, texture and presentation steady across every plate
  • Get ingredients and prep done ahead of service
  • Carry your share of the cooking through busy periods
  • Work to recipes, preparation methods and quality standards
  • Observe kitchen hygiene and food safety practices
  • Coordinate with the rest of the kitchen so service keeps flowing, and help with catering and event kitchens when needed
  • Keep your workspace organised, clean and professional

Requirements & Eligibility

  • Proven experience cooking Indian cuisine in a commercial setting
  • Real expertise in curry, tandoor or South Indian cooking, backed by strong practical knowledge of Indian ingredients and methods
  • Ability to deliver high-quality dishes consistently and stay on form under pressure
  • A background in a busy restaurant, catering or events kitchen
  • A good grasp of food safety and kitchen hygiene standards
  • Dependable attendance, a strong professional work ethic, and effective teamwork and communication
  • Relevant culinary qualifications are advantageous
  • Candidates must satisfy the applicable requirements for sponsorship

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