COOK

RF Corval / Sherwood; Otago; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality establishment in Otago is looking for an experienced Cook to join their kitchen team. The role involves preparing and cooking food to the highest standards, ensuring kitchen efficiency and cleanliness. Candidates should have at least two years of experience in a professional kitchen. The position offers a guaranteed minimum of 30 hours, with potential for up to 50 hours per week. Compensation ranges from $28.00 to $29.98 per hour, paid weekly.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience in a professional kitchen environment.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items following company recipes.
• Ensure quality of ingredients upon delivery.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.

Skills

Professional kitchen experience

Food handling and sanitation

Team collaboration

Job description

Sherwood is looking for an experienced Cook to join our kitchen team. This role will be performed at 554 Frankton Road and is a guaranteed minimum hours of 30 and maximum of 50 hour per week.
The pay range is $28.00-$29.98 and will be paid weekly.

The successful candidate will have minimum two years experience in a professional kitchen environment in a similar role.

FUNCTION:
To perform a variety of tasks as assigned by Head Chef in a skilled, efficient, safe and hygienic manner. A Cook prepares and cooks food items to ensure the highest quality service and experience for customers, following company recipes & guidelines. They help keep the kitchen organised and running efficiently. They ensure proper food handling, sanitation and following food storage procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work in the kitchen as directed.
• Preparation and assistance in the cooking and serving of food to company standards.
• Check quality of ingredients on delivery, unpack & store produce to comply with Food Control Plan.
• Monitor stock and place orders as required.
• Ensure that your work is carried out in a timely and efficient fashion.
• To attend and be responsible for all training provided to you by the Chefs.
• To supervise & train staff where directed to do so.
• Minimise wastage at all times and record where needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe working area at all times & be conversant with Food Control Plan.
• Take responsibility for a variety of cleaning duties and responsibilities.
• Ensure that the established standard operating procedures are followed at all times.
• Help produce an environment of learning and professionalism.
• Maintain your self appearance in accordance with the hotel’s grooming standards.
• Maintain a harmonious relationship with other members of the service team.
• Comply with all of the established hotel operational policies & procedures.
• Have a full knowledge of, and practice all of the hotel’s established occupational health and safety guidelines (OH&S).
• Perform any other duties as directed.
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly