Indian Cook

We are looking for 2x professional Indian cook for our well-established growing business in Palmerston North.

Must have a thorough knowledge of Indian spices and understanding of the cooking processes.

**Requirements**:

- Relevant level 2 or 3 Qualification Or 3 years experience in Tandoor and Curry. (Working with Indian Cuisine in restaurant or hotel environment)
- 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

**Job duties for cook**:

- 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

**Location of work**: Palmerston North, Manawatu / Whanganui
**Job type**:Full time / Permanent (Minimum 32 hours per week

**Number of Positions**: 2
**Pay rate**: - $30 per hour

Note: You should have NZ resident or citizenship or a valid work permit to work in the position.

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

**Salary**: $29.70 - $30.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Free food

Schedule:

- Rotating roster

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)