Chinese Cuisine Cook - Fast-Paced Kitchen, Weekend Shifts

Mangere College; Auckland; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable position in Auckland

Supportive and friendly team

Good pay

Job summary

Gourmet King BBQ Takeaway in Papakura, Auckland is hiring two full-time Chinese Cooks to join the progressive team. The role requires 2 years of relevant experience or Level 4+ and the ability to work under pressure, weekends, late nights and overtime.

You will prepare Chinese dishes to spec, ensure recipes and cooking standards, and maintain hygiene and safety. The position offers a stable Auckland-based role with a supportive team and good pay.

Qualifications

• 2 years relevant experience OR a level 4 or above relevant experience.
• Be fit enough to work under pressure in a busy kitchen.
• Must be able to work on weekends and work overtime.
• Must be flexible to work late-night shifts and manage two shifts in a day.
• Full commitment is required.
• Be reliable and responsible.
• Working hard and healthy.
• Be able to pass a police check.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring all Chinese Cuisine dishes are prepared to the specifications.
• Ensuring all Chinese Cuisine recipes and preparation requirements are met.
• Ensuring temperatures, seasonings and flavors are to specification.
• Ensuring all foods are presented and served in a timely manner and in the correct sequence.
• Ensuring the storage of foods and others meet statutory Health and Safety requirements.
• Preparing food to meet special dietary requirements.
• Updating and developing new cooking techniques and procedures in accordance with the new menu.
• General kitchen cleaning and hygiene duties.

Skills

Experience in Chinese cooking

Weekend availability

Ability to work under pressure

Police clearance

Job description

Gourmet King BBQ Takeaway in Papakura, Auckland is hiring two full-time Chinese Cooks to join the progressive team. The role requires 2 years of relevant experience or Level 4+ and the ability to work under pressure, weekends, late nights and overtime.

You will prepare Chinese dishes to spec, ensure recipes and cooking standards, and maintain hygiene and safety. The position offers a stable Auckland-based role with a supportive team and good pay.