Cook
One Full-Time Permanent Position as Cook at The Orchard Thieves, Te Awamutu
Salary: NZD $ 25 - 28/- per hour
Hours: Minimum 30 hours per week
About us:
At The Orchard Thieves we serve Pizza and other dishes such as a large range of burgers, Ribs, Value Sides, desserts, and beverages.Our signature Bollywood-flavored pizzas are the heart of our menu, blending classic Italian craftsmanship with the aromatic punch of Indian street food and home-style cooking. From tangy tikka toppings to creamy butter-infused sauces and perfectly spiced vegetables, every slice is a celebration of culture, color, and taste.
Whether you're a pizza lover looking for something new or a fan of Indian cuisine craving a twist, The Orchard Thieves is your destination for unforgettable flavor.
Our philosophy is 100% hospitality. We care about our people, our guests, and our suppliers. Above all, we love what we do, and we make people happy. We are an exceptional team, and we need like-minded people to join us now.
We are seeking skilled and passionate cooks with expertise in crafting authentic Bollywood-inspired flavours, sauces, and curries. The ideal candidates should demonstrate a strong understanding in preparing a diverse range of Indian dishes, including favourites such as Butter Chicken, Butter Paneer, Chilli Paneer, Chicken Angara, Chilli Chicken, Khurchan Chicken, Khurchan Paneer, Makhani Chicken, Makhani Paneer, Murgh Malai Tikka, Paneer Malai Tikka, Paneer Angara, Peri Peri Paneer, Tandoori Chicken, and Tandoori Paneer.
Applicants should demonstrate a strong understanding of traditional Indian spices, cooking techniques, and flavour balancing, with the ability to consistently deliver high-quality, rich, and aromatic sauces and dishes. Experience in preparing a variety of Indian/Bollywood-style curries and fusion flavours will be highly preferred
As a Cook your responsibilities will include- Preparation of Bollywood/Indian Flavour curries, Sauces and dishes as in the menu (https://www.theorchardthieves.co.nz/menu/ )
- Bollywood/Indian based marination’s
- Indian flavoured marinated chicken tenders and tikkas including Marinated chicken wings and its cooking
- Bollywood/Indian flavoured Sauces and dips
- Bollywood/Indian flavoured Tandoori toppings for Pizzas
- Bollywood/Indian flavoured Paneer based toppings of Pizzas
- Slow smoked chicken wings and chicken breast for Indian flavoured pizza toppings.
- Indian based gravies to formulate sauce and swirls
- Setting kitchen up for busy periods
- Setting kitchen up for busy periods
- Operates cooking equipment such as grills, deep fryers, ovens and microwave
- Portioning food, placing it on pizza, and adding gravies, sauces and garnishes
- Ensuring stock is rotated to minimize wastage and kept at correct temperatures
- Stocks and replenishes food supplies and ingredients
- Follows health and safety regulations, and maintains a clean and hygienic work environment
- Washing, cutting, measuring and mixing foods for cooking
- Cleaning food preparation areas, cooking surfaces and utensils
- Ordering stock and checking goods on arrival
- Maintain Hygiene standards in Kitchen
- Freeze and preserve foods
- Ensure all kitchen equipment are tidy & good in condition
- Maintain food preparation areas to keep up with the food safety standards.
Requirements:
- Age 18 years or older.
- Qualification in Cookery (NZ Register Level 4 qualification or it's equivalent overseas qualification) OR Two years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications
- Knowledge in making Bollywood Flavour Sauces, dishes and curries
- Ability to work in a Multicultural Environment.
- Motivational and leadership skills.
- Team player and ability to work competently under pressure.
- Reliable and flexible to change.
Please note, this is a full-time position with roster/split shifts, including weekends. Applicant should be available as per the roster shifts including weekends.
Although experience is preferred, it is not essential.