Fiji Indian cook - Timaru

About Us

We are an established hospitality business specialising in authentic Fiji Indian cuisine, including large-scale catering for weddings, birthdays, religious gatherings, and community events. Our mission is to bring the true flavours of Fiji Indian curries and sweets to the Canterbury region through restaurant dining and event catering.

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Fiji Indian Cook who has the skills to prepare and cook authentic curries and sweets on a large scale. The successful candidate will be responsible for event catering, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring consistency in authentic Fiji Indian flavours.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare, cook, and present a wide range of Fiji Indian curries and sweets in large volumes.

Plan and manage food preparation for functions, weddings, birthdays, and large gatherings.

Ensure the quality, taste, and authenticity of dishes remain consistent.

Monitor stock levels and assist in kitchen organisation.

Maintain kitchen hygiene and comply with NZ food safety standards.

Supervise and train junior staff when required.

Skills & Experience Required

Minimum 2 years of experience cooking Fiji Indian curries and sweets at a large scale (functions, weddings, catering events).

Strong knowledge of Fiji Indian spices, ingredients, and preparation methods.

Ability to manage high-volume cooking while maintaining quality.

Good communication and teamwork skills.

Reliability, efficiency, and attention to detail under pressure.

What We Offer

Competitive pay rates.

Guaranteed full-time hours (minimum 30 per week).

A supportive and culturally inclusive work environment.

Opportunity to grow with an expanding restaurant and catering business.

If you meet the above requirements and are passionate about Fiji Indian cuisine, we’d love to hear from you.Send your CV with details of relevant experience to: muni@aiherestaurant.co.nz