Cook

We are looking for Cook for a busy Restaurant in Palmerston North Region. Great opportunity to work with a friendly team in a busy workplace.

Job duties:

• Performing all the essential food preparation, seasoning and cooking
• Responsible to cook varieties of Indian curries and tandoori dishes
• Regulating temperatures of cooking equipment during the cooking process
• Maintain and ensure food quality at all times
• Prepare the gravies and sauces as per the business requirements
• Storing food in chillier and freezer as required
• Stocktaking and reporting it to the Chef
• Assist in developing recipes & present the food
• Assist with the serving sizes and quality of meals
• Ensure the food is presented, portioned and garnished correctly
• Prepare the food as per the request of customers with dietary requirements
• Required to check freshness of food & ingredients
• Clean and keep the kitchen as required by NZ health standards
• Maintaining hygiene at all times
• Train other kitchen staff whenever require

Candidate requirements:

• 3 years of relevant work experience or Level 4 qualification
• Hold knowledge to prepare authentic Indian curry and tandoori cuisines including snacks
• Flexibility to work within a 7-Days a week operation including split shifts
• Willing to work on weekends
• Be able to work in a team and take direction from supervisors
• Have good interpersonal and communication skills

Have a can do attitude and good work ethic