Cook / Chef - South Indian Cuisie

5 months ago


Auckland City, New Zealand South Island Quality Foods Ltd The Great Indian Catering Company Ltd TA Satya Full time

Experienced Chef or Cook | South Indian Cuisine | Satya Restaurants | Auckland

Satya South Indian Restaurants and Satya Chai Lounge operates in 6 different locations in Auckland and were established in New Zealand over 20 years ago.

Satya is a multi-award winning restaurant that serves fresh, genuine and authentic South Indian cuisine using recipes that are centuries old.

We are looking for a Chef/cook to cook South Indian cuisine, experience and qualifications would be helpful but not essential.

Guaranteed a minimum of 30 hours at the rate of $29.66 per hour

Depending on the season a maximum of 56 hours or more at the rate of $29.66 per hour

The cook/chef will be provided with initial orientation to the exclusive menu that is quite interesting and intensive.

**position description**
- Position purpose_

Prepare and maintain excellent standards of food preparation and presentation for a range of meal types.
- Main tasks_

Core objectives include:

- Prepare and cook a range of meals for guests of the venue, including, breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks to a high standard. You will be preparing and cooking food, monitoring the quality and presentation of the dishes during the entire process, controlling and directing the food preparation process and any other relative activities.
- Discussing preparing, cooking and staffing issues with relevant stakeholders.
- Supervise and manage kitchen operations as required, including designing new recipes, planning menu, estimating food requirements, food costs and labour costs, ordering food supplies, preserving food, selecting kitchen staff to hire. Communicate with the kitchen staff, the managers and wait staff regarding the menu design and food preparation
- Train kitchen staff and apprentices and discussing food preparation issues and advising on cooking procedures and teaching them the cooking techniques that we use and etc.
- Is required to demonstrate techniques and advise cooking procedures and processes in order to keep the food standards
- Adhere to health and safety standards and other regulations You will be explaining and implementing hygiene policies and examining equipment for cleanliness. It is the responsibility of the Chef to establish maintenance and cleaning schedules for equipment, storage, kitchen area, all floor areas, toilets, prep areas, dishwash area and any other area in the venue is in line with current health regulation standards
- You will be passionate about cooking and interested in South Indian cuisine
- Inventory Management - Chef will be ordering and purchasing food and supplies when it reaches re-order point. Maintain standards for food storage, rotation, quality, and appearance.
- Storing food in temperature controlled facilities - Chef is responsible for storing food at the right temperature.
- Arrange food on plates - Approving and polishing dishes before they reach the customer.
- Identify and report any hazards

The above list is not exhaustive and additional duties may be delegated to meet the overall objectives of the company.
- Required qualities_
- Professional approach
- Ability to work under pressure
- Organizational and time management skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Desired competencies_
- Analytical thinking
- Initiative
- Business awareness
- Tenacity
- Strategic thinking
- Positive approach to change

**Person Specification**
- Experience_
- Relevant practical experience as a chef with the ability to display required competencies
- Knowledge_
- Knowledge of various cooking techniques and their various outcomes
- Skills & competencies_
- **Customer service focused**:committed to providing exceptional customer service across all channels - written, phone and face to face.
- **Communication**:the ability to communicate clearly and concisely**, **varying communication style depending upon the audience.
- _Attention to detail:_ excellent attention to detail and written skills when communicating with others, both internally and externally.
- _Teamwork:_ willingness to assist and support others as required and get on with team members.
- _Time management/organisation_: accomplish objectives effectively within time frame given, and carry out administrative duties within portfolio in an efficient and timely manner.
- Personal attributes_
- Professional approach (essential)
- Confident manner (essential)
- Ability to work with a variety of different personalities (essential)

**This job description serves to illustrate the scope and responsibilities of the post and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. You will be expected to perform other job related**

Preference will be given to New Zealanders and we will provide appropriate training and will offer a conducive environment to enhance your skills.

Multiple locations, all in Auckland City

17 Great North Road, 271 K road, 515 Sandringham Rd, 38-42 Pollen St

Drug Testing

Criminal records clean

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**Job Types**: Full-time, P



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