Chef Required

JobSpace; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

JobSpace in Katikati, New Zealand, is seeking a Chef to join the kitchen team. You will use your flair and experience to maintain high food quality and customer service while contributing to menu development.

Weekend and public holiday availability is required, with potential drug testing as part of the application process. Minimum two years cooking experience or a Level 4+ qualification is expected, with a solid understanding of Indian and Asian flavours.

Qualifications

• At least two years of cooking experience or a Level 4+ qualification.
• Strong understanding of Indian and Asian flavours and techniques.
• Must be available weekends and public holidays, with drug testing as needed.

Responsibilities

• Cook elements of dishes and prepare sides according to orders, maintaining portion control and quality.
• Track stock, assist with menu development and pricing advice.
• Ensure hygiene and safety standards are followed in the kitchen.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Menu development

Indian flavours

Asian flavours

Education

Level 4 food qualification

Job description

– Western Bay of Plenty District, North Island

We are an authentic Indian restaurant who provides only the highest quality meals made from the freshest ingredients. We are seeking Chef to join our restaurant in Katikati New Zealand.

The purpose of this position is to use your flair and experience in cooking to continue to drive the restaurant forward whilst maintaining the food quality and customer service.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Cooking elements of every dish preparing side dishes and cooking meals according to customer orders. Ensure that portion control and quality standards are maintained in all meals cooked.
• Tracking and ensuring all food stock requirements and menu development and advice on menu pricing.
• Ensuring all procedures and work environments meet hygiene and safety standards

To be successful in this role you will need to have at least two years of experience in a cooking role or at least a qualification at level 4 or above. You must have an understanding of Indian and Asian flavours and techniques.

This position would best suit someone who is highly motivated has attention for detail and possesses a great knowledge of Indian and Asian flavours. Someone who is proactive honest and reliable would be the ideal candidate for this position. You must have a mature attitude and use initiative in the kitchen.

You will need to be available in the weekends and on public holidays. Please note that drug testing will be conducted as necessary in the assessment of your application to ensure that you will be able to work in the environment and with our equipment successfully.

We are looking at a minimum hourly wage of $28.00 and a maximum hourly wage of $30.00 for this position. We will also be able to guarantee at least 30 hours of work per week.

All applicants will need to be able to lawfully work full time in New Zealand.