Indian Cook

We have two full time positions available at Indian Palate, Rotorua.
The position is for full time Indian cook.
It will be 30-40 hours per week, $30-$32 per hour and its permanent positions.
Duties and responsibilities for Indian Cook are but not limited to
Direct, prepare or supervise cooking and other food preparation activities on a daily basis
Inspect cooking equipment, supplies, work areas and ingredients to ensure constant conformance to regulatory standards including enforcing safety and sanitation standards in the kitchen.
Coordinate all food purchasing, budgeting and planning operations with other staff members
Allocate and oversee the work of the junior kitchen staff team including cleaning schedules.
examining quality of food before it is delivered to the customer.
regulating temperatures of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment
portioning food and presenting it on plates
Maintain clean and safe kitchen and cooking equipment.
Assist in crafting menu items, recipes and variety of quality Indian dishes.
Introducing new items on the menu to keep the menu fresh.
Managing and training the new staff
Ensure the kitchen is clean and sanitized at all times
able to work in team with other other staff members as necessary
Able to follow recipes and instructions accurately
Good sense of planning and preparation for the day ahead
Skills Required:
1. Either a qualification in cookery or work experience of at least 3 years either as a cook or a chef.
2. Should be Specialized in Indian street food, Curries, indian tandoori dishes, Authentic Indian snacks, Kababs (Veg and Non-Veg Both) etc.
3. Be a good team player and have an ability to work under stress.
4. Be up-to-date with the current trends and have an ability to suggest create new dishes from time to time in order to stay competitive
5. Excellent with managing time effectively
6. Should be able to work on 7 days roster shift which includes the weekends and public holidays

Pay: $30.00 - $32.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Visa sponsorship

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Shift work
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Rotorua, Bay of Plenty: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Expected Start Date: 16/12/2024