Western Chef

Recruit Plus Limited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Auckland City Ramen Takara Limited in Auckland is seeking a talented Chef to join our authentic Japanese ramen restaurant. The role involves planning menus, preparing and cooking dishes, and supervising kitchen operations to ensure consistent quality.

We offer a full-time position with shifts Tue–Sun, typically 10:00 am–11:00 pm, and rostering that may include evenings and weekends. Experience with ramen or Japanese cuisine is advantageous, and applicants should be able to work in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Candidates should be able to work in a fast-paced commercial kitchen.
• Ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively.
• Adhere to food safety and hygiene standards at all times.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus and create new dishes as required.
• Prepare and cook food from the menu in a timely manner.
• Ensure high food quality and appealing presentation.

Skills

Fast-paced kitchen

Teamwork

Food safety

Education

Diploma in Cookery

Bachelor's degree in any field

Job description

Chef

Auckland City Ramen Takara Limited

Job Description

full-time

Authentic Japanese Ramen restaurant, Ramen Takara is looking for a talented chef.

We are looking for a talented and experienced chef to join our vibrant ramen restaurant. Ramen Takara is a Japanese noodle house established in 1978, serving authentic Japanese ramen and a range of traditional Japanese dishes, including our famous pork gyoza and karaage chicken.

Location

• 272 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland
• The employer's mobile food truck operating at various locations and events throughout the Auckland region.

The employee may be required to work at any of the above locations according to operational requirements and the roster.

Working Hours: Minimum 30 hours per week, up to 40 hours per week. The restaurant operates from 10:00 am to 11:00 pm, Tuesday to Sunday. Working hours will be allocated on a roster and may include evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan menus and create new dishes as required
• Prepare and cook food from the menu in a timely manner
• Carry out specialised cooking duties
• Ensure appealing presentation and consistently high food quality
• Gather and prepare all necessary ingredients according to recipes
• Prepare and cook appropriate quantities of food and stock to minimise wastage
• Monitor kitchen operations and supervise other chefs and kitchen staff as required
• Assist with training kitchen staff in efficient cooking procedures and maintaining high cooking standards
• Monitor stock levels and place orders with food suppliers
• Estimate food, ingredient and labour requirements and costs
• Communicate food-related issues with suppliers, managers and other chefs
• Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients and dishes
• Modify recipes to meet customers' dietary requirements and requests, such as removing dairy or reducing salt
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health and safety requirements within the kitchen

Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following requirements:

• At least 2 years of relevant work experience; OR
• A Diploma in Cookery; OR
• A Bachelor's degree in any field

The successful applicant will also:

• Hold a current New Zealand driver licence

• Be able to work efficiently in a fast‑paced commercial kitchen
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team
• Be available to work weekday and weekend dinner shifts (5:00 pm until late), as well as other rostered shifts when required
• Experience cooking ramen or other Japanese dishes in a commercial setting is advantageous

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