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Job summary

Te Awa Eatery in Hamilton East, New Zealand, is hiring two chefs specializing in Indian and multi-cuisine cooking to join the team.

You will prepare and cook meals for takeaway orders, dine-in service and offsite catering, maintaining high standards and working with management to ensure smooth kitchen operations.

The role requires at least 1 year of relevant experience or a Level 4 qualification, and hours are permanent full time 30-40 per week, with pay NZD 25–30 per hour depending on skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience or a Level 4 qualification.
• Knowledge of Indian cuisine and commercial kitchen operations.
• Ability to work under pressure and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and cook a variety of Indian and multi-cuisine dishes.
• Prepare curries, gravies, tandoori dishes, rice, vegetarian meals and other menu items as required.
• Maintain consistent food quality, taste, portion sizes and presentation.
• Organise food preparation and cooking schedules to meet service and catering deadlines.
• Estimate ingredient quantities, assist with stock ordering and minimise food waste.
• Monitor food freshness, storage and quality.
• Manage kitchen staff, allocate tasks and coordinate daily kitchen operations.
• Follow food safety, hygiene, cleaning and safe food handling procedures.
• Ensure takeaway and catering orders are properly prepared, packed and ready on time.

Skills

Cooking experience

Indian cuisine knowledge

Team player

Education

Level 4 qualification

Job description

Chef (Indian & Multi-Cuisine) - 2x positions

Hamilton Chhabra Investments Limited trading as Te Awa Eatery

Job Description

Employer: Chhabra Investments Trading as Te Awa Eatery
Location: Hamilton East, Hamilton, New Zealand
Positions Available: 2
Pay Rate: NZD $25–$30 per hour, depending on skills and experience
Experience: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience or a relevant Level 4
qualification
Number of Hours: Permanent full time 30-40 hours per week

We are seeking two skilled and reliable Chefs specialising in Indian and multi-cuisine
cooking to join our team at Te Awa Eatery. The role involves preparing and cooking
meals for takeaway orders, dine-in service and offsite catering events.

About Us
Te Awa Eatery is a restaurant located in Hamilton East, offering a diverse menu of
Indian cuisine and fusion-style dishes. Our menu includes traditional Indian curries,
biryani, vegetarian meals, seafood, Indo-Chinese dishes, burgers and other popular
meals.
We are committed to preparing quality food, maintaining consistent standards and
providing customers with a positive dining experience. We are seeking a skilled and
motivated Chefs to join our team and support the daily kitchen operations of our
restaurant.

Work effectively with management and kitchen staff to maintain smooth operations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
Plan, prepare and cook a variety of Indian and multi-cuisine dishes.
Prepare curries, gravies, tandoori dishes, rice, vegetarian meals and other menu
items as required.
Maintain consistent food quality, taste, portion sizes and presentation.
Organise food preparation and cooking schedules to meet service and catering
deadlines.
Estimate ingredient quantities, assist with stock ordering and minimise food waste.
Monitor food freshness, storage and quality.
Manage kitchen staff, allocate tasks and coordinate daily kitchen operations.
Follow food safety, hygiene, cleaning and safe food handling procedures.
Ensure takeaway and catering orders are properly prepared, packed and ready on
time.

Work effectively with management and kitchen staff to maintain smooth operations.

Skills and Requirements
Relevant cooking experience or qualification as a chef
Knowledge of Indian cuisine and commercial kitchen operations.
Ability to work efficiently under pressure and as part of a team.

Good organisational skills and knowledge of food safety standards.
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required.