Chef

placeHamilton calendar_month 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Planning menus, estimating food and labour costs, and ordering food supplies
  • Monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation
  • Discussing food preparation issues with the owner and kitchen colleagues.
  • Demonstrating techniques and advising on cooking procedures
  • Preparing and cooking food
  • Explaining and enforcing hygiene regulations
  • Knows proper function, operations, maintenance and cleaning of various kitchen appliance, such as a blender, gas oven with hobs, stockpot cooker, dishwasher, fridges and freezers or stand mixer
  • Checks food and ingredients for freshness to ensure the quality
  • Portions, arranges, and garnishes food to the required standard
  • Estimates expected food consumption and organizes preparation
  • Assists in planning new dishes
  • Keeps a sanitised and orderly environment as per kitchen sanitation guidelines
  • Ensures all food and other items are stored properly
  • Has a positive attitude regarding the job and communicates with management and fellow crews
  • Follows cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures
  • May select and train junior cook
  • Follow set policies to maintain standards for food safety in all food preparation areas
  • Follow set policies to maintain standards for health & safety at work in all food preparation areas
  • Inform the designated management if any hazards are identified that may affect work conditions
  • Working with the owner to uphold morale in the kitchen
  • Working with the owner to ensure the relationship between kitchen and front-of-house staff is of a high standard
  • Any other duties the Restaurant Manager / Head Chef may reasonably require
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Our ideal candidates will have
  • Creativity & motivational skills
  • Communication skills (written and oral)
  • Committed to team, establishment and excellence
  • Ability to work competently under pressure
  • Attention to detail and follow instructions
  • A can-do & positive attitude and teamwork
  • Willingness to work long hours and to learn new skills
  • Proven knowledge of Vietnamese cuisine
  • Organizational and time management skills
  • Reliable and flexible to change
  • Two years New Zealand work experience OR minimum level 4 certificate/diploma gained in New Zealand or Australia (Satisfying requirement for either experience or qualification NOT both)

BENEFITS: As a valuable member of our team, you will have

  • Full-time permanent role, at least 30 hours/week
  • Starting wage $30/hour
  • Maximum $34/hour
  • Supporting work environment
  • Promotion opportunities for the right candidate

Please apply via Trademe. Please specify your immigration status in your CV or Cover letter. Only shortlisted candidates will be interviewed. The application closes on 12 July 2025. Late application will not be accepted. Successful candidates may be asked to undergo random drug testing at work.

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