We are a busy restaurant located in Hamilton, open 7 days per week.
We now require 2 full-time permanent chefs to join our team.
We offer at least 30 hours per week, work from Monday to Sunday, and our pay range is from $29.66/hour to $32.00/hour depending on your learning abilities. You will need to be able to work independently and effectively.
Skills and Experience Needed:
At least 3 years work experience in a relevant role, OR
A level 4 qualification in a related industry
Overall Duties and Responsibilities:
Plan and organize the kitchen's activities, prepare, and cook food in our lunch/dinner dining restaurant.
Tasks Include:
Control and direct the food preparation process and any other related activities in the kitchen
Plan and construct menus with new or existing culinary creations ensuring the variety and quality of the servings
Plan orders of food supplies and ingredients according to the identified shortages
Ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely way that meets our quality standards
Support the head chef in the general running of the kitchen when necessary
Resourcefully solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situation
Inspect raw and cooked food items to guarantee that the highest quality products are prepared and served to customers
Manage and supervise junior chefs and other kitchen staff, ensuring all sections are well set for service
Formulate cooking techniques and procedures, discuss identified issues with management and the kitchen and front of house staff
Assist the head chef in estimating amounts and costs of required supplies and ingredients with minimum wastage, calculate labour costs, and decide on the menu price
Comply with all company policies and legal requirements with special reference to health and safety to ensure all procedures: Health and Safety, and Food Safety Management are maintained to the required standards
If you are interested in the role, please apply here.
Attention: Please include your visa status in your cover letter if you are not a New Zealand resident.
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