Chef

We are a busy restaurant in Wellington City Centre and we are now hiring 1 Chef.

Number of positions vacant: 1

• Managing the kitchen operation, kitchen work flow and staffing levels for the team

• Introducing and creating new dishes which take place from time to time
• Estimating the cost of dishes for menu item to maximise profit
• Making the ingredient and grocery shopping list to the purchaser/manager, or doing shopping of these ingredients
• Monitoring the cooking procedures and food quality at all stages
• Formulating food preparation procedures and discussing these issues with the manager, and all other kitchen staff
• Demonstrating cooking techniques and procedures for the team and advising/supervising other kitchen staff of these techniques
• Preparing and cooking high quality A La Carte menu items dishes provided by the business
• Enforcing hygiene regulations and maintaining hygienic standard of kitchen, including utensils and foods
• Maintaining the health and safety regulations in the workplace
• Supervising and training other junior kitchen staff
• Monitoring the storage of food in the freezers, refrigerators and walk-in-chillers
• Other duties instructed by the owner from time to time as necessary to maintain the sustainability of the business

• NZQF Level 4/5 Diploma in cookery or relevant field, or at least three years relevant work experience is required
• Be available to work on weekends and public holidays as per the roster
• Flexibility to work within a 7-Days a week operation including split shifts
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment with good communication skills and team spirit
• Able to work till late evenings
• Can pass drug test and have a clean police record

If this sound like you and you would like to be part of our exciting team, please apply today.

Applicants for this position with NZ citizenship or residence visa will be given preference.

Appropriate work visa is required for non-resident/citizen applicants.