Cook Needed
Do you have some knowledge of Japanese food ?
We are looking for outgoing, friendly person who is capable of looking after our Sushi/Bento Department to make sure that we are able to provide St.Pieres Experience !
JOB SUMMARY AND DESCRIPTION: Cook has a key role in the kitchen to ensure serving quality food to customers with other chefs, cooks
and other kitchen staff. They need to be equipped with food preparation and cooking techniques tocook dishes in a commercial kitchen without supervision, and they may be required to be involved in
planning menus and filling a chef position in their absence.
SUMMARY OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIESThe duties of St Pierres Cook include, but are not limited to: Quality of foodstuff and other supplies up to the company standard
Receiving and checking incoming goods from the company’s suppliers; Acting professionally and courteously in all situations; Reporting any defective supply (e.g., short supply, oversupply, or unsatisfactory quality) tothe managers in the store immediately; Arranging re-orders and/or taking remedial actions to ensure uninterrupted operation; Keep all cooking facilities and tools ready for use
Checking and regulating temperatures of ovens, grills, and other cooking equipment before
starting work; Ensuring all facilities and cooking tools are clean and hygienic to meet Food Safety and
council regulations; Addressing any issues to make equipment ready for use, either by taking action personally or
by reporting to other kitchen staff; Preparing and cooking
Performing the preparation, cooking, and presentation of Japanese food items (Sushi, noodles, Sashimi, Tempura, and other Japanese dishes) to a high standard; Seasoning food Seasoning Japanese foods based on the company’s recipes; Portioning and placing dishes on plates or in packages with sauces and garnishes according to
the company’s recipes; Storing food
Storing all foods in an appropriate environment (temperature, humidity, etc.); Monitoring the quality of foods at all times; Preparing food to meet special dietary requirements Fitting customer preferences and dietary requirements as needed; Having sufficient knowledge and skills in Japanese ways of seasoning; Adjusting recipes flexibly to meet dietary needs; Being involved in planning menus, creating recipes, and cooking sample dishes with other chefs, cooks and kitchen staff; Assisting the training and self-learning of other kitchen staff;
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
CONSTANT IMPROVEMENT: In all areas of your job, it is important you do your best on a
daily basis and strive to improve the quality of workmanship and productivity. This will beimportant in your performance review.
NOTE: CHANGES TO THE DESCRIPTION: As with any progressing business, from time to time the
descriptions may need to be amended to keep up with industry standards, and the changing business
environment. You agree to such amendments as deemed necessary by the company.
Essential Attributes- Team player;
- Customer-orientated;
- Pay attention to details;
- Remains calm under pressure;
- Punctual;
- Can-do attitude;
- Knowledge in retail or restaurant industry operation;
- Organisation and planning skills;
- Strong operational skills in a customer service environment;
- Supervisory skills;
- Team-building skills;
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
- Ability to build relationships;
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information; and
- Working knowledge of the business process and system development.
- Three years of verifiable, relevant work experience or qualification in culinary arts and cookery
Applicants for this position should have NZ residncy or a valid NZ work visa