Lead Chinese Kitchen Chef - Training, Quality and Cost

Hotpot Duke Ltd; Auckland; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Lanzhou Beef Noodle Ltd in Mt Roskill, Auckland is seeking a skilled Chef to prepare and cook all dishes, supervise kitchen operations and maintain high quality food and service. This full-time role typically requires around 40 hours per week, with guaranteed 30 hours.

The position involves managing costs, training staff and ensuring hygienic kitchen practices. The candidate should have at least two years of experience in Chinese cuisine, or a cookery certificate.

Qualifications

• Two years of work experience cooking Chinese cuisine required.
• A cookery-related certificate can replace the required experience.
• Must have a can-do attitude and work well under pressure in a very busy restaurant.
• Good attention to detail to ensure cleanliness of work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook all dishes offered by the restaurant.
• Monitor the quality of food during preparation, cooking and presentation.
• Demonstrate cooking techniques to kitchen staff.
• Provide training on cooking techniques or health regulations if needed.
• Supervise kitchen staff performance.
• Improve dishes and develop the chef’s menu.
• Manage the overall kitchen operation.
• Order supplies and stock.
• Estimate food and labour costs and assist in cost control.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene and safety regulations.

Skills

Chinese cuisine

Education

Cookery certificate

Job description

Lanzhou Beef Noodle Ltd in Mt Roskill, Auckland is seeking a skilled Chef to prepare and cook all dishes, supervise kitchen operations and maintain high quality food and service. This full-time role typically requires around 40 hours per week, with guaranteed 30 hours.

The position involves managing costs, training staff and ensuring hygienic kitchen practices. The candidate should have at least two years of experience in Chinese cuisine, or a cookery certificate.