Tandoor/Curry Chef

Spice Aroma India; New Plymouth; Sur place; NZD 37 000 - 41 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Spice Aroma India in New Plymouth, New Zealand, seeks two dedicated Tandoori/Curry Chefs for a full-time, permanent role with a minimum of 30 hours per week, rostered across six days, including weekends and public holidays.

You will prepare ingredients, cook authentic Indian curries, blend spices, assist with menu planning, and ensure food safety, quality, portioning and stock management. Requires 3+ years' Indian cooking experience and Level 4 cookery/hospitality qualification.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of verifiable relevant experience.
• Level 4 (or higher) qualification in cookery or hospitality.
• Specialisation in Indian cuisine, particularly Tandoor or Curry preparation.
• Good communication skills and ability to follow kitchen systems and processes.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing may be required.
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Responsabilités

• Preparing ingredients – cutting, chopping, marinating, and assembling ingredients for curries.
• Cooking a variety of Indian curries using traditional methods.
• Spice blending – mixing and roasting spices for pastes and masalas.
• Menu planning – assisting in designing the menu with focus on Indian curry dishes.
• Quality control – ensuring taste, presentation and hygiene standards.
• Portioning and presentation – plating dishes attractively and consistent portions.
• Food safety & hygiene – following regulations for storage, handling, and prep.
• Stock management – ordering and managing kitchen inventory.

Connaissances

Tandoor cooking

Curry preparation

Food safety

Inventory management

Formation

Level 4 cookery/hospitality qualification

Description du poste

Tandoori/Curry Chef Full-Time | Permanent | Minimum 30 hours per week | $27–$30 per hour

About Us

We are a well-established Indian restaurant in New Plymouth, Taranaki, serving authentic Indian cuisine to a loyal and growing customer base. Due to increasing demand and continued business growth, we are seeking two dedicated full-time Tandoori/Curry Chefs to join our kitchen team.

This is a full-time, permanent position offering a minimum of 30 hours per week, rostered across six days, including weekends, evenings and public holidays. The role requires flexibility, a strong commitment to food quality, and adherence to food hygiene, health and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing Ingredients – Cutting, chopping, marinating, and assembling ingredients such as meats, vegetables, spices, and herbs for curries.
• Cooking Authentic Indian Curries – Preparing a variety of Indian curries, including butter chicken, rogan josh, korma, vindaloo, and dal, using traditional methods.
• Spice Blending – Mixing and roasting spices to create unique curry pastes and masalas.
• Menu Planning – Assisting in designing the menu with a focus on Indian curry dishes.
• Quality Control – Ensuring that food meets taste, presentation, and hygiene standards.
• Portioning and Presentation – Plating dishes attractively while maintaining portion consistency.
• Food Safety & Hygiene – Following health and safety regulations in food storage, handling, and preparation.
• Stock Management – Ordering and managing inventory of ingredients and kitchen supplies.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 3 years of verifiable relevant experience or
• A relevant Level 4 (or higher) qualification in cookery or hospitality.
• Specialisation in Indian cuisine, particularly Tandoor or Curry preparation, is preferred
• Good communication skills and the ability to follow kitchen systems and processes
• Pre‑employment drug and alcohol testing may be required
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand