Java Backend Engineer — Mandarin Proficiency

Global Wave Group; Auckland; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Lanzhou Beef Noodle Ltd in Mt Eden, Auckland, is hiring two Cooks to prepare and serve authentic Chinese dishes in a high-volume kitchen. The role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and adherence to food safety standards.

It is a full-time position with guaranteed 30 hours per week, typically around 40 hours, including weekends. Experience in Chinese cooking is essential; a cookery certificate is preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Two years of cooking experience in Chinese cuisine.
• Relevant cookery qualification or certificate preferred.
• Attention to detail and a hard-working attitude.
• Strong focus on food hygiene and cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present authentic Chinese cuisine to standard recipes.
• Plan menus and develop new dishes based on seasonality and demand.
• Maintain consistent food quality, taste, and presentation.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff as needed; manage portion sizes.
• Ensure hygiene, safety, and regulatory compliance in the kitchen.
• Monitor stock, order supplies, minimize waste, and assist in cost control.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Cookery certificate

Job description

Chinese restaurant in Auckland is seeking two talented and passionate Chinese Chefs to join our dedicated team.

The role will include, but not limited to:

• Prepare, cook, and present authentic Chinese cuisine in accordance with established recipes and standards
• Plan menus and develop new dishes based on seasonal ingredients and customer demand
• Ensure consistency in food quality, taste, and presentation
• Prepare ingredients including cutting, marinating, seasoning, and portioning
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
• Maintain a clean, hygienic, and well-organized kitchen in compliance with food safety regulations
• Monitor food stock levels, order supplies when required, and minimize food waste
• Supervise and train kitchen staff where necessary, including junior cooks and kitchen hands
• Always Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and food hygiene standards
• Manage cooking times to ensure timely service during busy periods
• Handle special dietary requirements and customer requests professionally
• Assist with cost control by managing portion sizes and ingredient usage

Job pre-requisites:

• At least two years of cooking experience (experiences gained in the same industry are considered as meeting the experience requirements)
• Relevant cookery qualification or certificate is preferable but not a must
• Attention to details and a hard-working attitude.
• Reliable, friendly and professional manner
• Have a strong focus on food hygiene and cleanliness.

Lanzhou Beef Noodle Ltd is located at Mt Eden, Auckland. We provide top-class Lanzhou noodles and other dishes. We now need two Cooks to help us provide top-quality food and service. This is a full-time job with guaranteed hours of 30 hours per week, but you will normally be required to work around 40 hours.

The job involves the following tasks and duties:

• Preparing and cooking all the dishes offered by the restaurant
• Seasoning food during preparation and cooking, when necessary
• Monitoring the quality of food at all stages of preparation, cooking and presentation
• Assisting in improving dishes
• Assisting in managing the overall operation of kitchen
• Assisting in ordering supplies and stocks
• Ensuring kitchen’s operation complies with hygiene and safety regulations.

To qualify for the job:

• At least t wo year s of work experience in cooking Chinese Cuisine is needed.
• A relevant certificate can replace the required work experience.
• Have a can-do attitude and be able to work under pressure since our restaurant is extremely busy during peak hours .
• You may be required to work during the weekend
• You should also have good attention to detail to make sure everything that goes through your hand is thoroughly clean

If you are New Zealand citizen or resident, please indicate your visa status for priority consideration.