Cook

Next Gen Talent

Business Name: RC Foods Pty Ltd t/a Masala Kitchen Westfield Kotara

Position: Cook

Location: Shop R3003, Level 3, Westfield Kotara, 89 Park Road, Kotara NSW 2289

Salary: AUD $79,500 - $85,000 + Super

Company Details:

RC FOODS PTY LTD trades as Masala Kitchen, a modern Indian restaurant group with locations across Sydney, Newcastle and Canberra, including this site on the rooftop dining precinct at Westfield Kotara. The brand is known for hand-crafted, unapologetically authentic Indian cuisine from tandoor-fired classics and slow-cooked curries to regional thalis made with fresh, top-quality ingredients and chefs trained in traditional Indian cooking techniques.

Position Overview:

Masala Kitchen Westfield Kotara is seeking an experienced Chef to join its kitchen team and help deliver the brand's signature modern Indian menu. The successful candidate will bring hands-on experience with authentic Indian cooking techniques, including tandoor work, spice blending, and slow-cooked curries, and will be capable of maintaining consistency and quality across a busy casual dining venue.

Minimum requirements:

• Certificate II or III in commercial Cookery with at least 1 year experience

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook food according to established recipes and menu standards, with particular focus on authentic Indian dishes including tandoor-fired items, curries, and regional specialties
• Take orders from chefs or supervisors and prepare dishes to specification
• Prepare ingredients for cooking, including cutting, weighing, and mixing
• Cook and present food, including tandoor items, curries, and accompaniments, to a consistent standard
• Portion and plate food for service according to established guidelines
• Maintain the cleanliness and organisation of kitchen work areas and equipment
• Follow and enforce hygiene and food safety regulations in the kitchen
• Monitor food stock levels and assist with ordering and stock rotation to minimise wastage
• Assist chefs and kitchen staff with food preparation during busy service periods

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong grounding in traditional Indian cooking techniques and spice work
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen
• Reliable, attentive to detail, and able to follow instructions accurately
• Good communication and coordination with kitchen and front-of-house staff

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please email your resume to info@nextgentalent.com.au. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.