Senior Chef De Partie / Sous Chef – Busy Nz Kitchens

Buildright Construction Au; West Coast; On-site; NZD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Smiley's Pizza & Takeaways Limited trading as Smiley's Thai & Takeaways in Westport is seeking up to two permanent Chefs who are experts in Thai cuisine. You must have an absolute minimum of 24 months' work experience in commercial kitchens and be available five days a week, including weekends and public holidays.

Remuneration ranges from $26 to $30 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. The successful applicant must be available for a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 24 months of work experience in commercial kitchens.
• Availability for five days a week, including weekends and public holidays.
• Thai cuisine expertise.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the Thai cuisine section of the operations, including the preparation, cooking, and service of a variety of dishes and menu items in accordance with quality standards and dietary requirements.
• Ensure that all ingredients are fresh and to a high quality, and supervise the stock to maintain an adequate supply of ingredients (including ensuring a sufficient amount of prepped food).
• Provide input into menus and dishes to ensure an authentic Thai experience.
• Monitor the quality of food being produced.
• Estimate and prepare stock ahead of service.
• Undertake and enforce hygiene regulations, including monitoring fridge and storage conditions.

Skills

Thai cuisine

Kitchen experience

Education

Level 4 qualification

Job description

Job Description

Smiley's Pizza & Takeaways Limited trading as Smiley's Thai & Takeaways in Westport is seeking up to two permanent Chefs who are experts in Thai cuisine.

To be successful in this role, you must have an absolute minimum of 24 months' work experience in commerical kitchens.

We guarantee a minimum of 30 hours work per week. The successful applicant must be available five days a week, including weekends and public holidays.

Remuneration ranges from $26 - $30 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications

The key duties of a chef include:

• Take responsibility for the Thai cuisine section of the operations, including the preparation, cooking, and service of a variety of dishes and menu items in accordance with quality standards and dietary requirements.
• Ensure that all ingredients are fresh and to a high quality, and supervise the stock to maintain an adequate supply of ingredients (including ensuring a sufficient amount of prepped food).
• Provide input into menus and dishes to ensure an authentic Thai experience.
• Monitor the quality of food being produced.
• Estimate and prepare stock ahead of service.
• Undertake and enforce hygiene regulations, including monitoring fridge and storage conditions.

We are a well-established restaurant based in Greymouth. To enhance our team, we are now looking for 2 Cooks to join our team. We are expecting someone who has a passion for food, attention to details, ability to multi task and be a proactive member of the team.

Ideal candidates should have at least 1 yea r’s work experience in the same industry/field, OR have a relevant level 4 qualification or equivalent certificates.

You are required to:

• Setting up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
• Checking ingredients to make sure the quality and freshness
• Preparing and cooking a variety of dishes in various utensils and grillers
• Seasoning, portioning, adding sauces to the dish during/after cooking
• Preparing food to meet client’s taste and dietary needs
• Storing and reserving food to the right temperature and facilities
• Cleaning and restocking workstations and ensuring that all equipment is sanitized and prepared for the next shift.
• Checking the cleanliness of equipment and operation of machines before each run, to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Assisting in planning menus, estimating food and labour costs
• Assisting with training and supervising kitchen staff whenever required

We pride ourselves on the quality of our food and the high standard of service we provide. We believe in creating experiences that people will always want more of, inspiring and share worthy.

Attention: Please include your visa status in your cover letter if you are not a New Zealand resident.