Cook 2x

We are looking for 2x Cooks for a busy Restaurant in Gisborne 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
- 1 year of work experience as Kitchen Hand or any relevant position in Kitchen 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

Work location: Gisborne region
Hours: 30 hours per week