Job description

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)

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: helloindiabunbri@hotmail.com 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).