Chef

Chef's Job description- Order food and other supplies for kitchen operation;- Estimate food and other costs for kitchen operation;- Review and plan menus by calculating ingredient cost, creating new recipes and consulting with management for prices;- Check the quality of dishes at all stage from preparing ingredients to serving dishes to ensure served dishes meet quality standards;- Check the quality of food supplies and stock to ensure the ingredients are suitable for cooking;- Plan daily food preparation with owner and other kitchen staff by considering seasonal availability of ingredients and likely customers numbers, etc.;- Demonstrate cooking procedures to other kitchen staff for their upskilling; - Advise other kitchen staff in food preparation and cooking;- Prepare and cook all dishes including, but not limited to, sushi rolls, nigiri sushi, sashimi and other a la carte;- Prepare and cook food ingredients including but not limited to, fresh fish, seafood, meat, poultry, and vegetables;- Cook soup and sauces such as teriyaki sauce, sushi vinegar, noodle soups salad dressings;- Ensure the kitchen meets relevant food safety regulations and standards;- Explain in-house food hygiene policies including personal hygiene in the kitchen and relevant regulations and standards to other kitchen staff - Be involved in recruitment of new kitchen staff by evaluating their skill levels and trialling them for a short time in consultation with management;- Freeze and preserve ingredients for later use;- Ensure the quality of ingredients are suitable for cooking- Ensure the ingredients are stored in a correct manner and labelled to maintain  first in – first out rule;Chef's Required Skills - At least 3 years of work experience in commecial kitchens or equivalent qualification;- Sufficient knowledge in Sushi and Japanese food and beverage culture; - Relevant work experience in New Zealand is an asset;- Good command of English to carry out above duties;Please send your CV with the cover letter first. No contact by phone or in person is allowed until requested. The position you apply for and your visa status must be clearly stated in your CV or cover letter. Otherwise, your application will not be considered. Further information may be requested in CV screening. Selected applicants will be invited for an interview.