Head Chef

Head Chef wanted
Work Location: Northland
Employment type: Full time (guaranteed 30 hours / per week, Monday to Sunday), Permanent
Our pay: $29.66 per hour  
We are a well-established popular takeaway based in Northland.
To enhance our team, we are now looking for 2 Head Chef(s) to join our team.
We are expecting someone who has a passion for food, attention to details, ability to multi task and be a proactive member of the team.

Ideal candidates should have at least 3 year’s relevant work experience at commercial kitchen, and have a NZQF level 4 qualification in cookery or equivalent certificates.

You are required to:
 

    Control and direct the food preparation process and any other relative activities in the kitchen
      Plan and construct menus with new or existing culinary creations ensuring the variety and quality of the servings
    Plan orders of food supplies and ingredients according to the identified shortages
           Be in charge of hiring, managing and training kitchen staff
     Assign tasks; supervise chefs, cooks and kitchen hands in the preparation and presentation of food
      Inspect raw and cooked food items to guarantee that the highest quality products are prepared and served to customers
      Formulate cooking techniques and procedures, discuss identified issues with the management and the kitchen and front of house staff 
       Demonstrate formulated cooking techniques to the kitchen staff and advise on cooking procedure
       Collaborate with the restaurant manager to align kitchen operations with the overarching goals of the establishment
      Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies and ingredient with minimum wastage, calculate labour costs, and decide on the menu price
     Implement and enforce strict rules of personal hygiene and ensure machinery is operated, cleaned and stored correctly; kitchen drawers and shelves are cleaned and tidy
      Comply with all Company Policies and legal requirements with special reference to Health and Safety to ensure all procedures: Health and Safety, and Food Safety Management are maintained to the required standards

We pride ourselves on the quality of our food and the high standard of service we provide.
We believe in creating experiences that people will always want more of, inspiring and share worthy.
 
If you believe you have the relevant experience and knowledge, with the enthusiasm to take on this role, please send CV and any supporting qualifications or work experience reference to: newview@outlook.co.nz
 
Attention: Please include your visa status in your cover letter if you are not a New Zealand resident.