We are looking for energetic Chef to be part of our team at Kayal Cafe, located in Cranbourne North, Victoria. We offer authentic Indian cuisine in a fun & stylish atmosphere. This is an exciting opportunity to showcase your culinary skills and passion for food in a growing hospitality business.

We require a highly motivated and skilled Chef to join our team on a full -time basis. If you are adaptable, open minded, flexible, creative, fun, have a sense of humour and can be organised and follow our procedures then you are the right person to apply for this position.

Chef Position Description:

Understanding kitchen equipment, checking temperatures of heating equipment such as ovens and grills

Preparation and Presentation of food

Accessing food quality and consistency on a daily basis

Monitoring food temperatures and storage of food appropriately

Receiving Delivery of Raw and Uncooked materials

Deal with special dietary requirements

Cutting and chopping of vegetables

Handling different types of kitchen equipment

Tasting food while cooking, applying suitable amount of seasoning for a favourable flavor,

Understanding customers' special dining requirements to meet individual need;

Complying with the food hygiene regulations:

Providing training to fellow staff and recruit new kitchen staff.

To be considered for this role, you should:

· Hold an AQF Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

· Have at least 2 year work experience in Indian Cuisine

· Possess a positive attitude and work well with other team members;

· Be willing to follow directions and ask questions for clarification if needed.

· Good interpersonal and communication skills;

· Able to work in a fast paced environment; multitask and handle stress;

· Able to commit beyond normal working hours as when required.

In return for your commitment we will provide fantastic career and training opportunities, employee benefits and excellent working conditions with a supportive and hardworking team.

We are looking for highly motivated individuals with a natural talent for cooking and passion to serve fine dining food in a casual environment. A background in a similar environment would be beneficial, but not necessary