Waiter/Waitress

Ancient Taste Chch Ltd; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time role

Saturdays off

Job summary

Ancient Taste Chch Ltd in Christchurch is seeking three experienced Cooks to join a busy kitchen on a full-time, permanent basis. The role requires 30–60 hours per week on a rostered schedule and involves preparing noodle dishes, portioning ingredients, maintaining hygiene, and helping train junior staff.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of relevant cook experience or NZQF Level 4 qualification, or a Bachelor's degree. NZ residence or valid work visa required. Immediate start possible.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of relevant cook/kitchen experience.
• NZQF Level 4 qualification or higher accepted.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher is also acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef in preparing noodle dishes and other menu items.
• Prepare and portion ingredients for consistency in taste and presentation.
• Cook using appropriate methods and maintain quality control.
• Monitor cooking times and temperatures for high standards.
• Plate and present dishes per service requirements.
• Assist in training junior kitchen staff when required.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Knife handling

Teamwork

Education

NZQF Level 4

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Cooking equipment

Job description

Ancient Taste Chch Ltd operates a busy restaurant in Christchurch, specializing in Asian Cuisine. We are currently seeking three experienced Cooks to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis.

This role requires a minimum of 30 hours and up to 60 hours per week, worked on a rostered schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Head Chef in preparing and cooking noodle dishes and other menu items in accordance with the restaurant’s standards;
• Prepare and portion ingredients to ensure consistency in taste and presentation;
• Cook food items using appropriate cooking methods and maintain quality control;
• Monitor cooking times and temperatures to ensure food is prepared to a high standard;
• Plate and present dishes in line with service requirements;
• Adjust seasoning and preparation to meet customer preferences where required;
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in all food preparation and cooking areas;
• Monitor stock levels and assist in inventory control to minimize waste and avoid shortages;
• Assist in training junior kitchen staff when required;
• Contribute to menu improvements in consultation with the Head Chef;
• Carry out other duties as reasonably required by management.

About You:

• At least 1 year of relevant work experience in the same field OR
• A relevant NZQF Level 4 qualification or above, OR,
• A Bachelor's degree or higher qualification(any major).

You will also need to:

• Be physically fit and able to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment;
• Have a clean criminal record;
• Be reliable and able to work rostered shifts.

Applicants for this position must have NZ residence or a valid NZ work visa. Please state your visa status in your application.

We are looking for team members to join our busy Produce Processing day team in Woolston, Christchurch. You will be part of a dynamic group that prepare, process, and pack fresh vegetables and fruits according to customer orders.

Responsibilities include:

• Cleaning, washing, and processing fresh produce
• Grading, cutting, dicing, and peeling vegetables & fruits
• Weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients
• Monitoring product quality before packaging by closely inspecting
• Operating machines to peel, core, slice, and dice fruits and vegetables
• Frequent use of processing machinery
• Vacuum packaging and labelling packed prepared produce
• Clean equipment, pumps, hoses, storage tanks, vessels, and work area
• Strictly adhere to food safety standards and observe H&S protocols

What's in it for you:

• Permanent, Full-time role.
• Working days: Sunday to Monday (Saturdays off)
• Working hours between 8.00 am to 4.30 pm (approx.)
• Immediate start.

What you need:

Our ideal candidates will be someone with relevant experience in the Fresh Produce industry or warehousing/processing roles. You must be able to work in a cold environment . You would be physically fit and strong as some heavy lifting is involved. Good knife-handling skills are beneficial.

• Have intermediate literacy and numeracy skills
• Have basic knowledge of food ingredients
• Be hardworking and reliable and must possess good work ethics
• Be flexible with hours and an excellent team player
• Have reliable transport and must be able to commit to full-time hours

About us

Service Foods is one of New Zealand's largest privately family owned and operated food service distribution businesses. With items imported from over 20 countries as well as our locally produced offerings, we have close to 14,000 products for you to discover.

We employ around 800 team members, operate over 220 trucks, and have 15 strategically placed branches across New Zealand. Learn more about us at

Eligibility:

Applicants must have NZ citizenship, residency, or a valid work visa. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via phone, text, or email.

Pre-employment Checks

To ensure a safe and compliant work environment, successful candidates will be required to complete satisfactory pre-employment checks. These will include satisfactory employment references, government agency verifications (Ministry of Justice and ACC) as well as alcohol and drug testing conducted by an accredited provider for workplace substance testing in New Zealand.