Cook/chef

**PRIMARY FUNCTION**

To manage the operation of a designated section of the kitchen following the Executive Chef / Head Chef & Sous Chef’s guideline - providing maximum quality in order to satisfy customer expectations.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Responsibility for the operation of a designated section of the kitchen.
- Ensure that recipes and proportions are strictly adhered to, to ensure consistency, quality and cost control.
- Perform food preparation tasks in the kitchen - assisting senior chefs to prepare stipulated menu items or ingredients for dishes.
- Impart knowledge and training to junior kitchen staff.
- Follow set policies to maintain standards for food safety in all food preparation areas.
- Follow set policies to maintain standards for health & safety at work in all food preparation areas.
- Ensure all equipment and work environments are operational.
- Inform the designated management if any hazards are identified that may affect work conditions.
- If requested order and maintain inventory to ensure efficient operations.
- Communicate with and support staff.
- Uphold morale in the kitchen.
- Maintain positive relationship between kitchen and front of house staff.
- Attend kitchen meetings.
- Any other duties the Executive Chef / Head Chef or Sous Chef may reasonably require.

**PREFERRED COMPETENCIES**

**TECHNICAL**
- New Zealand Certificate (Level 3 or 4) in Cookery, or equivalent.
- A minimum of 2 years working in a professional kitchen.
- Food safety course within the past three years.
- Computer skills: Microsoft Office, restaurant management software
- Budgeting and menu costing skills
- Time management skills

**INTERPERSONAL & PERSONAL SKILLS**
- Creativity
- Communication skills (written and oral)
- Customer service skills
- Ability to receive instructions
- Committed to team, establishment and excellence
- Positive attitude
- Ability to work competently under pressure
- Reliable and flexible to change

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

**Salary**: $23.00 - $24.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Free drinks
- Visa sponsorship

Schedule:

- Shift work