Senior Chef

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Genuine opportunities for growth

Long-term employment

Job summary

JobSpace in South Auckland is seeking a Senior Chef to lead daily kitchen operations for a busy takeaway serving Asian cuisine. The role requires supervising staff, ensuring high-quality dishes, and coordinating with a re-staffed schedule from Tuesday to Sunday.

You will manage inventory, uphold food safety standards and craft seasonal menus while maintaining a clean, efficient kitchen and meeting all health regulations.

Qualifications

• Three years' work experience is required.
• Relevant culinary qualifications preferred but not essential.
• Ability to multi-task and cope with pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, managing kitchen staff and ensure smooth service.
• Monitor food quality, presentation and portion control.
• Manage inventory, stock procurement and cost control to minimize waste.
• Prepare and cook high-quality dishes in line with established recipes and standards.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and health regulations.
• Maintain a clean, organized and efficient kitchen environment.
• Storing food in temperature-controlled facilities and designing seasonal menus.

Skills

Team leadership

Multi-tasking

Food safety knowledge

Education

Culinary qualifications

Job description

A busy takeaway shop in South Auckland is looking for a suitably qualified motivated & energetic Senior Chef to join our busy team. The takeaway shop serves Asian cuisine daily.

Location: South Auckland

Employment type: Full time

Duration: Permanent (Tuesdays to Sundays rostered hours)

Pay: $30 per hour (minimum 30 hours and max 50 hours weekly) earning $900-$1500 per week

Company benefits: Genuine opportunities for growth & development, Long-term employment

Description

We operate from Tuesday to Sunday 11am-9pm and on public holidays. As an important member of the team, this role is responsible for managing the day to day running of the kitchen. Selected candidates will work a minimum of 30 rostered hours per week including weekends and public holidays.

Duties of the Role

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, managing kitchen staff and ensure smooth service
• Monitor food quality, presentation and portion control
• Manage inventory, stock procurement and cost control to minimize waste
• prepare and cook high-quality dishes in line with established recipes and standard
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and health regulations
• Maintain a clean, organized and efficient kitchen environment
• storing food in temperature-controlled facilities
• Designing and planning seasonal menus

To fit well in the role, you will need to have

• Three years' work experience is required
• Relevant culinary qualifications (preferred but not essential)
• The ability to multi-task, cope with pressure in a fast-paced working environment
• Knowledge of food safety standards and regulations
• Honesty, dependability and responsibility
• Punctuality and excellent time management