Cook

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent (Minimum 30 hours per week)

About Us

Barrel Bar Limited T/A Leopard Hotel is a well-established hospitality venue located in Waipukurau, Central Hawke’s Bay. We offer accommodation, a bar, and a restaurant that serves both locals and travellers. Our goal is to deliver an exceptional hospitality experience through excellent service and well-managed operations.

We are seeking experienced and motivated Cooks (2 positions) to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Kitchen along with the chef and ensuring our guests receive a high quality of food.

• Prepare and cook menu items following recipes and company standards.
• Measure and assemble ingredients required for daily food preparation.
• Organise and complete food preparation tasks efficiently, especially during busy periods.
• Operate kitchen equipment such as grills, ovens, fryers, and warmers safely and efficiently.
• Portion and plate dishes consistently, maintaining quality and timely service.
• Store food correctly, monitor stock levels, and assist with inventory rotation and reporting shortages.
• Adapt meals to accommodate dietary requirements or customer preferences when needed.
• Follow food safety, hygiene, and workplace health and safety procedures at all times.
• Support training of new kitchen staff in food preparation techniques and hygiene practices.
• Maintain a clean and organised kitchen, ensuring sanitation standards are consistently met.

• Minimum of 1 years of relevant work experience in the same industry/field OR,
• A NZQF level 5 qualification in related field OR a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and public holidays as required.
• A pre-employment drug test may be required.

If you have the required skills and experience and want to join a respected hospitality team, please apply with your CV and cover letter.

We look forward to welcoming the right candidate to our team.