INDIAN COOK – FULL-TIME
Job Title/Position: Full-Time Cook – Indian Cuisine
Work Authorization: Australia(preferred)
Work Location: Hello India Bunbury, inside Parks Tavern, 1 Bussell Highway, Carey Park, Bunbury WA 6230 (Park Centre, corner Bussell Hwy & Brittain St)
Company: Ambika Kitchens Pty Ltd (family-owned)
Hello India Bunbury is a family-owned Indian restaurant with a busy dine-in, takeaway and catering trade. We are looking for a reliable Cook to work closely with our lead chef in a busy Indian kitchen across curries, tandoor, prep and catering.
Responsibilities:
Cook Indian curries and basic dishes under the guidance of the lead chef.
Learn and assist with tandoor preparation and service (breads, kebabs, simple tandoori items) under the chef’s guidance.
Assist with cutting, marinating, bulk prep and packing for takeaway and catering.
Portion and plate dishes consistently and follow recipe cards and instructions.
Contribute ideas for improving dishes and support the team with new specials when needed.
Help with stock rotation, basic stock checks, cleaning and keeping the kitchen clean and organized.
Support the chef and team in busy times across all sections.
Requirements:
Around 1 year or more experience in a commercial kitchen (Indian experience preferred but not essential if you are keen to learn).
Basic knowledge of Indian food or a strong interest in learning curries and tandoor.
Able to follow recipes, portion sizes and directions from the chef.
Flexible, team-focused attitude – happy to move between curry, tandoor and prep as needed.
Comfortable working evenings and weekends on a roster.
Reliable, punctual and respectful, with basic understanding of food safety and hygiene.
Looking for a long-term role and keen to grow with the business over time.
What we offer:
Salary negotiable, with an expected range of 70,000 to 85,000 AUD per year plus super, depending on experience and skills.
Staff meals on shift.
On-the-job training in Indian cuisine, tandoor work, portions and recipe systems.
A supportive, family environment with room to grow into more responsibility over time.
Opportunity to grow with us as we expand our catering and future projects.
Visa sponsorship may be available for the right candidate.
How to apply:
Please send your CV and a short note about your kitchen experience (and any Indian / tandoor / catering work) to:
[email protected]
Or drop your résumé in person at:
Hello India Bunbury, inside Parks Tavern, 1 Bussell Highway, Carey Park, Bunbury WA 6230 (Park Centre, corner Bussell Hwy & Brittain St).