Chef & Cook - Rotorua

We require 1 Chef & 1 Cook for our Indian takeaway restaurant based in Rotorua. We serve all types of Indian food in our restaurant such as North Indian, South Indian plus tandoor dishes.

Pay rate: $24per hour

As a Chef your duties will be as follows:

• Preparation and cooking of menu items, gravies and sauces, etc.
• Should know how to cook authentic Indian recipes and tandoor dishes.
• Planning the menu that meets the quality standards.
• Ensure that all the dishes are cooked well and presented beautifully on time.
• Delegate work to kitchen staff.
• Supervise and observe to check that all kitchen staff are performing their duties well.
• Examine the equipment quality, ensure its maintenance and request to order new equipment if required.
• Monitor food stocks and accordingly place an order.
• Train new kitchen staff as often as required.
• Ensure health and safety regulations within the kitchen area.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 4 years of work experience in the Indian cuisine or Level 5 Commercial Cookery Qualification.
• Thorough knowledge and practical skills of cooking techniques.
• Good time management skills.
• Ability to work in a team and under pressure.
• Understanding of hygiene and health and safety regulations.
• Knowledge of food preparation, cooking and food presentation skills.
• A positive attitude.

We are also hiring Cook 1x for our Indian takeaway restaurant based in Rotorua. We serve all types of Indian food in our restaurant such as North Indian, South Indian plus tandoor dishes.

Pay rate: $24per hour

• Take care of the daily food preparation and duties to meet the standard and quality.
• Train the junior kitchen staff.
• Estimate daily production needs and check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure standards are met.
• Ensure production, preparation and presentation of food are of the highest quality at all times.
• Knowledge of all standards procedures and policies pertaining to food preparation, receiving, storage and sanitation.
• Full awareness of all menu items, recipes, methods of production, and presentation standards.
• Responsible for hygiene, safety and correct use of equipment and utensils.
• To produce own work in accordance with deadlines.
• Periodically check the expiry date and proper storage of food items in the section.
• Abide and enforce health codes and cleanliness standards in the kitchen and food storage areas.
• Ensure plating accuracy, garnishing, portion size and correct serving dish.
• Comply with health and safety regulations.

• Minimum 2 years of experience, Ideally in the Indian Cuisine or NZQA level-4 qualification in Commercial Cookery.
• Must have the availability to work on weekends.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Good communication skills and attention to detail.
• Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented.

You should be comfortable working in a multi-ethnic environment.

Please apply asap if you feel this is the right role for you.