Head Chef

About the job:

40 Hours Minimum Per Week. Hours and days of work may vary. You will work a maximum of 45 hours per week. You will work Tuesday to Sunday. Hours will be rostered. You may be required to work Monday.

$32 per hour.

This is a full-time permanent role based in Otago.

We make things from scratch and you will be expected to take control of the kitchen. You will need AT LEAST 3 years full-time relevant experience. Given we are a high-end Turkish café and restaurant with a dining area, your experience should ideally be in Turkish food with plating techniques.

Responsibilities include:

Overall responsibility for the kitchen's daily operations. You will lead the kitchen.

Review the menu with the owner and make updates and/or suggestions.

Employ food safety best practices and ensure that all kitchen staff members do the same.

Manage the food control plan.

Prepare food according to customers' orders. Prepare food from scratch.

Ensure appealing plate presentation.

Oversee portion and waste controls of food areas.

Ensure timetables, leave rosters, and attendance registers are up to date.

Supervise all kitchen staff, teaching them techniques where required.

Check orders and ensure details are accurate.

Estimate costs and ensure all purchases come within budget.

Order food supplies and cooking equipment as required.

Supervise cleaning and dishwashing as required.

Keep work areas clean and tidy.

Work quickly and accurately during busy periods, such as weekends and evenings.

Perform any other duties as reasonably required.

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