Posted 7d ago

Full-time Chef

Tandoori zone Cheltenham VIC 3192

Permanent Full time
Base pay Above avg.
$75,000 - $85,000

Key points we found

  • Preparation and cooking of food in accordance with the menu.
  • Oversee food plating and garnishing, maintaining consistency and artistic presentation.
  • Create and test new recipes, experimenting with flavours and techniques to innovate the menu.

Tandoori zone is looking for a qualified and experienced Full-time Chef to join our team.

Salary Range - $75,000 - $85,000

Business Location - Cheltenham VIC 3192

Responsibilities

  1. Preparation and cooking of food in accordance with our menu. Ensuring food handling and storage is in accordance with food handling regulations and is of the highest standard.
  2. Oversee food plating and garnishing, maintaining consistency and artistic presentation.
  3. Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements.
  4. Create and test new recipes, experimenting with Flavors and
  5. techniques to innovate the menu.
  6. Regulate the temperature of stoves and oven to ensure the dishes are
  7. cooked at appropriate levels.
  8. Check food is stored and handled as per food health and hygiene regulations.
  9. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen.
  10. Help with planning of menu items and estimation of food requirements.

Skills and Qualifications

  1. AQF associate degree, Certificate Ill, Certificate IV, or Diploma certification in relevant Hospitality qualification.
  2. Prior Experience as a Chef.
  3. Strong Knowledge of Cooking Methods and operating kitchen tools and
  4. equipment
  5. Ability to work Full Time

Please include a current resume and supporting documents to your application

Three current referees would be required. Email your CV to **********************

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Skills
cooking methods
Dietary Requirements Knowledge
Food Cost control
Food cost estimation
Food handling and storage
Food Plating and Garnishing
FOOD PREPARATION
FOOD PRESENTATION
Food safety and hygiene regulations
Food Storage Compliance
Food Temperature Regulation
Kitchen Equipment Operation
Kitchen Organisation and Cleanliness
MENU PLANNING
RECIPE DEVELOPMENT
Recipe Testing and Innovation

Licenses & certifications
AQF Associate Degree in hospitality
Certificate III in Hospitality
Certificate IV in hospitality
DIPLOMA IN HOSPITALITY

More details
Expiring date
30 Apr 2026
Date posted
31 Mar 2026
Category
Hospo, Tourism & Food Services
Occupation
Food Preparation & Cooking
Contract type
Permanent
Work type
Full time
Job mode
Onsite / Standard business hours
Industry
Accommodation and Food Services
Sector
Privately held company
Desired education level
Vocational or certificate, Diploma or associate's degree

Tandoori zone

Pay insights
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Above avg. range
$75k - $85k
Market average
$64k
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Market average
$47k
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This job pays above average

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