Thai Cuisine Lead Cook (Senior Chef de Partie)

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

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.