Cook

Job Description:

We guarantee a minimum of 30 hours per week with a pay rate between $23.50 to $27.00/- an hour

Required for our store located at ARO VALLEY, WELLINGTON, New Zealand.

Job duties:

Some of the duties and responsibilities you will be responsible for include:

• Examining foodstuffs to ensure quality and perishability.
• Maintain clean and tidy working areas to prevent cross-contamination
• Advise Kitchen staff on food preparation, cooking techniques and food safety
• Regulating the temperature of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment.
• Preparation of Indian Punjabi Gravies, Chinese dishes, chaat, kachori, and other hot food item recipes, as well as plating.
• Take a note of all stocks and inform the manager about the required stock ordering.
• Set up all the deliveries to routine customers.
• Preparing and cooking food
• Seasoning food during cooking.
• Portioning Food, placing it on plates and adding gravies, sauces and garnishes
• Storing food in temperature–controlled facilities.
• Maintain kitchen health and safety compliance.
• Keep the kitchen clean.
• Other duties as required.
• Instruct the delivery staff according to the orders from specific customers.
• Keep all kitchen utensils, tools, and equipment well-maintained.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience for the role of Cook
• Minimum qualification of Diploma can substitute the requirement of work experience.
• The selected candidate will receive detailed training.
• Basic communication skills and basic knowledge of technology to operate the equipment.
• Able to work independently and make decisions in the kitchen for the betterment of the business.
• Pass random drug and alcohol tests (when required)
• Clear criminal record
• Have an excellent manner with people, especially team members.
• Reliable and flexible to change.
• Must be able to work across any shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
• Must be able to work in split shifts
• Must be a fit, quick thinker, reliable, trustworthy, and self-motivated
• Able to lift weights up to 25kg.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a passionate and enthusiastic team, so if your skills and attributes match, we want to hear from you.