2X Chefs

Aao Foods Limited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Aao Foods Limited in Auckland's Glenview branch is hiring two qualified Chefs to lead Indian cuisine excellence in a busy catering environment. The roles require at least 2 years of relevant experience and the ability to work weekends and late nights for off-site and on-site catering.

We offer competitive pay of 25.50–30.00 NZD per hour, a minimum of 35 hours per week, and a dynamic team with great communication, cost controls, and kitchen discipline.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Full-time position available.
• Weekend and late night availability is required.
• Alcohol and drug test will be requested.
• Full clean driving licence required for off site catering.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook Indian cuisine with quality standards.
• Assist in meeting food costs and portions.
• Support wage cost management and budgeting.
• Lead by example and work as a team player.
• Maintain high food safety and hygiene standards.
• Flexibility to work variable hours including late nights and weekends.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Food safety

Organisation

Creativity

Food cost management

Wage cost management

Culinary skills

Indian cuisine

Education

Chef qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Working at Aao Foods, we provide outstanding customer experiences - we focus on quality food and great work environment. We offer our clients in house dinning but our main market is offsite catering for small and large gatherings. If you love producing great food and have a passion and flare for cooking and want to work in a busy local restaurant, then we would love to hear from you.

We are currently looking for a 2 Chefs at our Glenview branch with relevant qualification or experience and expertise in Indian cuisine.

A minimum of at least 2 years of relevant work experience required. This is a full-time position. The ability to work on weekends and late nights is necessary for our catering jobs.

Why join our team:

Competitive pay rates - $25.50 - $30.00 per hour based on experience and qualification. Guaranteed a minimum of 35 hours per week Flexible roster

You will have:

• High quality and food safety standards
• Experience in meeting food costs
• Experience in managing wage costs
• Team player and lead by example
• Great communication skills
• Excellent organisation skills and self-motivating
• Previous kitchen experience
• Creativity and passion for food
• Flexibility to work variable hours including late nights and weekends

We look forward to hearing from you!

Employer questions

Your application will include the following:

• Work experiences and/or qualification as a Chef.
• Involvement with menu planning & costing.
• Knowledge in preparing work rosters.
• An alcohol and drug test will be requested.
• A full clean driving license is required for off site catering jobs.

Please provide confirmation of work experience, qualifications and referees at the time of applying.