Aged Care Activities Coordinator - Part Time

Bupa; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

We are a well-established popular restaurant in Rotorua seeking 2 cooks to join the team. Full-time roles with 30–60 hours per week, permanent positions. Passion for food and attention to detail essential; multitaskers who are proactive team players preferred.

Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years in a commercial kitchen or a Level 2/3 cookery qualification. Ability to work varied shifts, including weekends, is required.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant work experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Level 2 or 3 cookery qualification or equivalent certificates.

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment.
• Check ingredients for quality and freshness.
• Prepare and cook various dishes, fillings, sauces using different equipment and grillers.
• Measure and combine ingredients using tools for traditional pastry foods.
• Season and portion, add sauces during/after cooking.
• Prepare food to meet client taste and dietary needs.
• Arrange food on plates or wrap for takeaway.
• Store and reserve food properly and sanitize workstations.
• Assist in planning menus and estimating food and labour costs.
• Ensure equipment cleanliness and safety compliance for health regulations.
• Assist training and coordination with junior cooks or kitchen hands.

Skills

Food passion

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Proactive teammate

Education

Cookery qualification (Level 2/3)

Job description

Job Description

Cooks wanted

Work Location: Rotorua

Employment type: Full time (guaranteed 30 hours minimum & 60 hours maximum per week, Monday to Sunday on rostering hours), Permanent

We are a well-established popular restaurant based in Rotorua.

To enhance our team, we are now looking for 2 cooks to join our team. We are expecting someone who has a passion for food, attention to details, ability to multi task and be a proactive member of the team.

Ideal candidates should have at least

• 2 years of relevant work experience at commercial kitchen, or
• a relevant level 2 or 3 qualification in cookery or equivalent certificates.

You are required to:

• Setting up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
• Checking ingredients to make sure the quality and freshness
• Preparing and Cooking various dishes, fillings, sources in various equipment, utensils and grillers
• Measure and combine ingredients and raw materials using hands/hand tools and other equipment for traditional pastry foods
• Seasoning, portioning, adding sauces to the food during/after cooking
• Preparing food to meet client’s taste and dietary needs
• Arrange food on plates or wrap it to be taken away
• Storing and reserving food
• Assisting in planning menus, estimating food and labour costs
• Cleaning and restocking workstations and ensuring that all equipment is sanitized and prepared for the next shift.
• Checking the cleanliness of equipment and operation of machines before each run, to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Assisting with training and coordinating with junior cooks or kitchen hands, as requested by Chef

We pride ourselves on the quality of our food and the high standard of service we provide.

We believe in creating experiences that people will always want more of, inspiring and share worthy.