Senior Cook

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The Honest Lawyer Country Pub & Hotel Monaco requires the services of full-time, suitably qualified or experienced cook(s).
Our vision at The Honest Lawyer is to provide an exceptional customer experience. The successful candidate(s) must share our passion and have the capability to be part of our team delivering this vision to our customers.

These opportunities are full-time permanent positions.

The successful candidate(s) will require the following experience or qualification.

A minimum of three years of relevant experience or a Level 4 qualification in Cookery either attained in New Zealand or a qualification assessed by NZQA as being of equivalent standard and two years relevant experience.

The successful candidate(s) will require the following personal attributes and qualities:

  • The ability to fit into our busy team,
  • Have good interpersonal people skills,
  • Have good communication skills both with team members and our customers.
  • Be willing to work on a rostered basis, including Public Holidays and weekends.

Key Tasks will Include:

  • Examining foodstuffs to ensure quality
  • Regulating temperatures of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment
  • Preparing and cooking food
  • Seasoning food during cooking
  • Portioning food, placing it on plates, and adding gravies, sauces and garnishes
  • Storing food in temperature-controlled facilities
  • Preparing food to meet special dietary requirements
  • Plan menus and estimate food requirements
  • Train other kitchen staff and trainees as required

There will be a minimum of 30 hours per week guaranteed, which will generally be worked between the hours of 7 am and 9 pm on the successful candidate(s) rostered days.

The start date for this position will be negotiated with the successful candidate(s).

The earnings range: Minimum $26.00 per hour

Maximum $32.00 per hour or as negotiated.

Applicants for this position must be either a citizen of NZ, have NZ residency, or have a valid work visa granted prior to the commencement of the employment that allows the applicant to work for the business lawfully.
Applicants must be in New Zealand. Offshore applications will not be considered.
  • As part of the pre-employment screening process, any applicant must be willing to undergo a pre-employment drug screening test and police checks.
In the first instance, please submit your CV for consideration by emailing events@honestlawyer.co.nz using the subject line of Situations Vacant [Your Name].
  • Your CV should include your references.
  • By submitting an application, you consent to your references being contacted.
Applications open on the publication of the advertisement and close on 30 April 2025 at 5 pm.

Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

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