Chef

Date Posted: 21 October 2026

Position: Chef

Employment Type: Full-Time

Hours: 38 hours per week

Location: Townsville, QLD

Salary: $79,000 - $85,000 per annum plus 12% superannuation

Experience Required: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

About the Business

Get India Pty Ltd operates Get India, offering Indian cuisine prepared with traditional flavours, spices and cooking methods. The business aims to provide customers with quality meals through consistent food preparation, attentive service and a welcoming dining experience.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Chef to oversee kitchen operations, prepare authentic Indian dishes, maintain food quality and ensure that meals are consistently prepared in accordance with the business's menu and standards.

• Plan and update menu selections in consultation with management, estimate ingredient requirements and food costs, and arrange orders for fresh produce, spices, meats and other kitchen supplies.
• Prepare and cook a variety of Indian dishes, including curries, sauces, rice dishes, appetisers and other menu items, using appropriate ingredients and cooking techniques.
• Monitor food quality, taste, portion sizes and presentation throughout preparation and service to maintain consistent standards.
• Coordinate kitchen activities and communicate with management and service staff to manage orders, preparation schedules and customer requirements efficiently.
• Demonstrate appropriate cooking methods and provide guidance to kitchen staff on food preparation, recipes, portion control and presentation.
• Monitor ingredient freshness, stock rotation and storage practices, minimising food waste and ensuring supplies are used efficiently.
• Implement and maintain food safety, hygiene and sanitation procedures, ensuring kitchen equipment, preparation areas and storage facilities are kept clean and safe.
• Assist with selecting and training kitchen staff where required, ensuring they follow established recipes, preparation methods and workplace procedures.
• Oversee the proper storage, refrigeration and preservation of ingredients and prepared foods in accordance with food safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery (preferred but not mandatory).
• Diploma of Hospitality Management (preferred but not mandatory).

Skills and Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience as a Chef or in a similar professional kitchen role.
• Experience preparing Indian cuisine and managing kitchen operations is highly regarded.
• Strong knowledge of Indian cooking techniques, ingredients, spices and flavour profiles.
• Ability to prepare dishes consistently while maintaining food quality and presentation.
• Knowledge of food costing, stock control and ingredient management.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work efficiently during busy service periods.
• Ability to communicate effectively and coordinate with kitchen and front-of-house staff.
• Sound understanding of food safety, hygiene and safe kitchen practices.

How to Apply

If you have the culinary skills and experience to prepare quality Indian cuisine and contribute to an efficient kitchen, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience to [email protected].