Chef - Specialising in Authentic Thai

apartmentLittle Thai Limited placeChristchurch calendar_month 

Position: Chef – Specialising in Authentic Thai Cuisine

We are seeking a skilled chef with expertise in authentic Thai cuisine. The role requires knowledge of Thai culinary traditions, regional diversity, and cultural nuances. The successful candidate will create curry pastes from scratch and wok dishes using traditional methods.

Location: CBD Christchurch, New Zealand
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Minimum 35 hours per week, including evenings and weekends

Salary: $29 – $35 per hour, depending on experience

Required Skills and Experience:
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a high-paced commercial kitchen or an NZQF Level 4+ qualification.
  • Demonstrated ability to prepare and present Thai dishes across all
main categories (curries, stir-fries, salads, soups, grills, and desserts).
  • Experience in making curry pastes and sauces using traditional mortar and
pestle methods.
  • Deep cultural understanding of Thai cooking traditions, regional flavour
profiles, and ingredient selection, such as wok frying, charcoal grilling, and herbal steaming.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple dishes simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare a wide range of traditional Thai dishes, including regional specialties.
  • Create curry pastes, sauces, and marinades from raw ingredients using
traditional recipes.
  • Manage cooking processes for multiple dishes simultaneously, ensuring consistent quality and presentation.
  • Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation.
  • Ensure kitchen hygiene and compliance with food safety regulations.
  • Assist in training kitchen staff and recruitment if needed.
  • Assist in menu planning of new dishes and manage ingredient sourcing as required.
  • Participate in ingredient sourcing, ensuring authentic Thai herbs and products

are used.

If this sounds like the right fit for you, apply now. Please include your current country of residence in your application.

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