Chef (Indian & Multi-Cuisine) - 2X Positions

Chhabra Investments Limited Trading As Te Awa Eatery; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Awa Eatery, operated by Chhabra Investments Trading as Te Awa Eatery, seeks two skilled chefs specializing in Indian and multi-cuisine cooking to join the team in Hamilton East. Responsibilities include preparing meals for takeaway, dine-in, and offsite catering, with a focus on quality and timely service.

The role requires at least 1 year of relevant experience or a Level 4 qualification, and the ability to work evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Relevant cooking experience or qualification as a chef.
• Knowledge of Indian cuisine and commercial kitchen operations.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and as part of a team.
• Good organisational skills and knowledge of food safety standards.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and cook a variety of Indian and multi-cuisine dishes.
• Prepare curries, gravies, tandoori dishes, rice, vegetarian meals and other menu items as required.
• Maintain consistent food quality, taste, portion sizes and presentation.
• Organise food preparation and cooking schedules to meet service and catering deadlines.
• Estimate ingredient quantities, assist with stock ordering and minimise food waste.
• Monitor food freshness, storage and quality.
• Manage kitchen staff, allocate tasks and coordinate daily kitchen operations.
• Follow food safety, hygiene, cleaning and safe food handling procedures.
• Ensure takeaway and catering orders are properly prepared, packed and ready on time.

Skills

Cooking experience

Knowledge of Indian cuisine

Kitchen operations

Teamwork

Food safety standards

Education

Relevant Level 4 qualification

Job description

Employer: Chhabra Investments Trading as Te Awa Eatery
Location: Hamilton East, Hamilton, New Zealand
Positions Available: 2
Pay Rate: NZD $25–$30 per hour, depending on skills and experience
Experience: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience or a relevant Level 4
qualification
Number of Hours: Permanent full time 30-40 hours per week

We are seeking two skilled and reliable Chefs specialising in Indian and multi-cuisine
cooking to join our team at Te Awa Eatery. The role involves preparing and cooking
meals for takeaway orders, dine-in service and offsite catering events.

About Us

Te Awa Eatery is a restaurant located in Hamilton East, offering a diverse menu of
Indian cuisine and fusion-style dishes. Our menu includes traditional Indian curries,
biryani, vegetarian meals, seafood, Indo-Chinese dishes, burgers and other popular
meals.
We are committed to preparing quality food, maintaining consistent standards and
providing customers with a positive dining experience. We are seeking a skilled and
motivated Chefs to join our team and support the daily kitchen operations of our
restaurant.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and cook a variety of Indian and multi-cuisine dishes.
• Prepare curries, gravies, tandoori dishes, rice, vegetarian meals and other menu items as required.
• Maintain consistent food quality, taste, portion sizes and presentation.
• Organise food preparation and cooking schedules to meet service and catering deadlines.
• Estimate ingredient quantities, assist with stock ordering and minimise food waste.
• Monitor food freshness, storage and quality.
• Manage kitchen staff, allocate tasks and coordinate daily kitchen operations.
• Follow food safety, hygiene, cleaning and safe food handling procedures.
• Ensure takeaway and catering orders are properly prepared, packed and ready on
  time.

Work effectively with management and kitchen staff to maintain smooth operations.

Skills and Requirements

• Relevant cooking experience or qualification as a chef
• Knowledge of Indian cuisine and commercial kitchen operations.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and as part of a team.
• Good organisational skills and knowledge of food safety standards.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required.