Description:
Position: Cook Full-Time
Location: Punjabi Palace Restaurant, South Brisbane
This is a full-time role with a salary between $75,000 - $77,000 per annum based on the candidates skills and experience.
Company Overview:
Punjabi Palace Restaurant is a long-standing and highly regarded Indian restaurant located in the heart of South Brisbane, Queensland. Renowned for its authentic Punjabi and North Indian cuisine, our restaurant has been delighting customers with rich flavours, traditional recipes and a warm dining experience for over a decade. We are proud to be a family-operated business that values quality, consistency and excellent customer service.
Contract Details:
This is a full-time role with a salary between $75,000 - $77,000 per annum based on the candidates skills and experience. We offer a supportive work culture and the opportunity to grow with a respected name in Brisbane's Indian dining scene.
Job Description:
We are currently seeking a full-time experienced Cook to join our dynamic kitchen team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Indian cuisine and a passion for cooking authentic dishes that reflect the rich culinary heritage of Punjab.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and cook a wide range of Indian dishes, including tandoori, curries and vegetarian items
- Ensure food is consistently prepared and presented to the restaurants standards
- Monitor stock levels and assist in inventory control
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in all food preparation areas
- Follow safe food handling and kitchen procedures
- Assist in creating and refining menu items
- Train and guide junior kitchen staff as needed
- Work collaboratively with front-of-house staff to ensure timely service
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Cook, ideally in an Indian restaurant
- In-depth knowledge of traditional Indian spices and cooking methods
- Ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced kitchen environment
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent qualification
- Valid food handling and hygiene certification
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays
Location:
Located in vibrant South Brisbane, Punjabi Palace offers not only a rewarding workplace but also proximity to the city's cultural precinct, public transport and riverside amenities.
If you are passionate about Indian cuisine and want to be part of a team that values quality, tradition and innovation, we'd love to hear from you.
Join Punjabi Palace and bring the true taste of Punjab to Brisbane!
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and we may not be able to respond to all applicants.
This is a full-time role with a salary between $75,000 - $77,000 per annum based on the candidates skills and experience.