Chef (Seven Hills)

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Location: SEVEN HILLS, NSW Salary: Above Award Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position Job Description

Position: Chef Position Type: Full Time Salary: $78,000
- $80,000 p/a Plus Super Employer Name: LAVA BISTRO AND GRILL
- T/a Ambarsariya Dhaba A.B.N. 35 631 124 313 Job Location: 2 Artillery Cres, Seven Hills, NSW, 2147, AUSTRALIA Advertising Period: 28 days
- 29 May 2026 > 26 Jun 2026 Please include Reference: J1657-Workforce in the Subject Line and email all applications and CV to *****@jobsource.net.au Summary Our client Ambarsariya Dhaba is seeking to add a Chef to its established hospitality team in Seven Hills, New South Wales. Known for delivering authentic Dhaba-style Indian cuisine, the restaurant has built a reputation for preparing traditional dishes using quality ingredients, aromatic herbs and spices. The business prides itself on serving food with genuine care and passion, and is seeking a skilled Chef to help maintain its high standards of food quality, consistency and customer satisfaction. The typical job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:
- Prepare and cook authentic Indian dishes to established recipes.
- Plan daily food preparation activities and coordinate kitchen operations.
- Monitor food quality throughout preparation, cooking and presentation stages.
- Ensure meals are prepared consistently to restaurant quality standards.
- Estimate food requirements and assist with ordering kitchen supplies.
- Maintain appropriate stock levels and minimise food wastage.
- Demonstrate cooking techniques and guide junior kitchen staff.
- Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations.
- Inspect ingredients to ensure freshness and suitability for service.
- Assist in developing and updating menu offerings when required.
- Coordinate with management regarding menu planning and kitchen operations.
- Monitor portion control and presentation of all completed dishes.
- Store, preserve and rotate food products using approved methods.
- Maintain a clean, organised and efficient kitchen environment.
- Assist with training staff on food preparation procedures and standards. Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for the role:
- Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent qualification relevant to professional kitchen operations and food preparation.
- Minimum one year of experience preparing and cooking meals within a commercial restaurant or hospitality environment.
- Strong knowledge of Indian cuisine, spices, traditional cooking methods and authentic food presentation techniques.
- Ability to manage multiple kitchen tasks efficiently while maintaining high standards during busy service periods.
- Sound understanding of food safety, hygiene regulations and workplace health and safety requirements.
- Experience monitoring food quality, stock control and minimising wastage within a qualified kitchen setting.
- Ability to work collaboratively with management and kitchen staff to achieve operational objectives.
- Robust organisational skills with the ability to plan preparation schedules and maintain kitchen efficiency. Please include Reference: J1657-Workforce in the Subject Line and email all applications and CV to *****@jobsource.net.au Due to the volume of applicants, only those meeting the minimum standards will be considered and only successful applicants will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in the role. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r0ue3