Chef

Job Description

We are looking for dedicated chefs (4 positions available) for our restaurants in the Canterbury region. We guarantee a minimum of 30 hours per week at pay rate of $29.66 to $32 depending on the experience.

Your tasks include:

Control the whole kitchen from managing staff and controlling kitchen costs to liaising with suppliers and creating menus
Planning menus, estimating food costs
Ordering food supplies and ensuring correct stock inventory
Monitoring quality of dishes and training juniors on cooking procedure
Discussing issues with Managers and other kitchen staff
Demonstrating techniques and advising on cooking procedures
Preparing and cooking food
Ensuring and enforcing hygiene regulations
May select and train staff
May freeze and preserve foods

Requirements:

Minimum of 3 years of work experience or a New Zealand Diploma in Cookery is required for this position
Ideally you will have experience in Indian cuisine cooking
Your commitment to hard work and dedication to the job is all that is needed to excel
Ability to follow safety and operational requirements for equipment is a must
Good workplace ethics - being punctual, reliable and professional 

If this sounds like you, please apply with your CV.