Kitchenhand

Position: Kitchen Hand

Company: JKaur Global Group t/a The Indian Royal Flavours

Location: Deeragun, Townsville, QLD, Australia

Position: Full time

JKaur Global Group t/a The Indian Royal Flavours is a renowned Indian restaurant located in Townsville, QLD.

They are currently seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Kitchen Hand to join their kitchen team and support the chefs in delivering high-quality meals to their valued customers.

Salary:

The successful candidate will receive a salary between $65,000 and      $ 69,000 per annum for full time work (38 hours a week)

Key Responsibilities

• Assist kitchen and service staff in preparing and serving traditional Indian dishes
• Clean kitchen, food preparation areas, and sculleries to maintain high hygiene standards
• Cleaning and sanitizing kitchen surfaces, equipment, and dishes to meet food safety standards.
• Collaborating with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth and efficient operations
• Transfer, weigh and check supplies including spices, vegetables, and specialty ingredients
• Assist in preparing ingredients for Indian dishes including chopping vegetables, preparing spice mixes, and basic food preparation.
• Prepare salads, appetizers, and simple Indian snacks.
• Following recipes and portion control guidelines to ensure consistency in food quality
• Assisting with plating and presentation of dishes
• Cook, toast and heat simple food items as directed
• Assist with stocking and replenishing food supplies and specialty Indian ingredients
• Help with setup and pack down of kitchen stations
• Follow instructions from experienced Indian chefs and kitchen staff
• Maintain strict food safety and hygiene standards
• Assist with packaging food for delivery services

Essential Requirements

• AQF Certificate I (Qualification in Cookery is preferred)
• Minimum 1 Year experience in an Indian Restaurant.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices 
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding of Indian cuisine and cooking techniques
• Good physical fitness (ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 20kg)
• Team player with positive attitude
• Interest in Indian culture and cuisine
• Flexibility with working hours including evenings and weekends
• Good communication skills

What We Offer

• Opportunity to learn from experienced Indian chefs
• Friendly and supportive multicultural work environment
• Opportunities for growth and advancement within the company.

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for food and a strong work ethic, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application with a resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience and why you would be a great fit for our team. We look forward to meeting you!

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Only successful candidates will be contacted for interview.