CHINESE CUISINE CHEF

JobSpace; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Spring Chinese Restaurant in Napier, Hawke's Bay, seeks two full-time Chinese cuisine Chefs to join a busy kitchen. The role requires proactive, adaptable cooks with broad skill sets who thrive under pressure and can maintain high-quality, timely service.

Hourly rate $28-$30 NZD and 30-40 hours per week. Minimum 2 years' relevant experience is required. Applicants should have NZ residence or valid NZ work visa and indicate visa status when applying.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Proactive and adaptable in a busy kitchen.
• Ability to plan and prepare Chinese dishes using wok cooking.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring high-quality food is prepared and served in a timely manner.
• Plan the Wok menu considering budget and seasonal ingredients.
• Oversee kitchen operations.
• Coordinate and support kitchen staff as required.
• Train staff to prepare and cook all menu items.
• Take stock and place orders to replenish ingredients and equipment.
• Enforce safety and sanitation standards in the kitchen.
• Create new recipes to keep the menu fresh.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends.
• Receive feedback and implement improvements.

Skills

Wok cooking

Food preparation

Team coordination

Sanitation standards

Job description

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Golden Spring Chinese Restaurant based in Napier is in need of two full-time Chinese cuisine Chefs. We require proactive and adaptable cooks with broad skill set who love to work in a busy kitchen.

Hourly Rate: $28 - $30NZD

Work Hours: 30 - 40 hours per week

Experience Required: Minimum 2 year of relevant work experience

Tasks include:

• Ensuring that all food is of excellent quality and served in a
  timely manner.
• Planning the Wok menu, keeping in mind budget, and availability
  of seasonal ingredients.
• Overseeing all kitchen operations.
• Coordinating kitchen staff, and assisting them as required.
• Training staff to prepare and cook all the menu items.
• Taking stock of ingredients and equipment, and placing orders
  to replenish stock.
• Enforcing safety and sanitation standards in the kitchen.
• Creating new recipes to keep the menu fresh.
• Keeping up to date with industry trends.
• Receiving feedback and making improvements where necessary.
• May train other kitchen staff and apprentices

Applicants for this position should have NZ residence or a valid NZ work visa. Please tell us your visa status when applying for this role.