Sous Chef -Thai Food

Pay NZD$31.61 - NZD$35.00

• Direct and prepare authentic Thai food and other cooking activities in a timely manner.
• Develop innovative restaurant specials and experiment with ingredients to create new menu items.

• Required to maintain the effectiveness of kitchen performance and ensure quality of food is consistent.
• Monitor and manage kitchen staff to assure best possible food operations quality.
• Supervised seasonings as per taste of Thai cuisine, portion control and plating of food items.
• Provided assistance to Chefs to assure appropriate preparation with respect to taste and keep up with delivery time.
• Determining food inventory needs, stocking and ordering.
• Monitor and manage costs relating to food and produce. Ensure that kitchen operations are cost effective
• Ensure that all kitchen maintenance tasks are fulfilled.
• Being responsible for health and safety practices, and food control plan mandates.
• Ensuring the kitchen meets all regulations including sanitary and food safety guidelines.
• Check the freshness of food and ingredients
• Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and other food preparation workers
• Develop recipes and determine how to present dishes
• Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas for cleanliness and functionality
• Hire, train, and supervise cooks and other food preparation workers
• Communicate with front of house management to ensure smooth work operations between front and back of house.

Skills & Qualifications: EITHER a relevant degree or certificate or at least 5 years of relevant work experience.