Cooks

23 hours ago

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand Cinnamon Club Full time NZ$54,000 - NZ$60,000 per year

Chefs

Cinnamon Club Ltd. is a well-known operator of Indian restaurants in the Bay of Plenty region. We are looking for skilledcooks to join our busy team.

As cook, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

  • Check the quality, freshness and condition of ingredients before preparation.

  • Set up and operate cooking equipment such as ovens, grills, fryers and stovetops, ensuring correct temperatures are maintained.

  • Prepare ingredients (washing, cutting, measuring, portioning) for service according to the menu or production plan.

  • Cook a range of dishes using standard recipes and established methods.

  • Adjust flavours and seasoning during cooking to ensure consistency and taste.

  • Plate meals in line with the restaurant's presentation standards, including adding sauces, gravies and simple garnishes.

  • Prepare meals for customers with special dietary needs when required (e.g., vegetarian, gluten-free, mild spice, etc.).

  • Store raw and cooked food safely, including rotating stock and maintaining correct storage temperatures.

  • Clean and maintain work areas, utensils and equipment to meet food-hygiene requirements.

  • Monitor stock levels of ingredients and inform the supervisor when supplies need replenishment.

  • Follow all food-safety, allergen-management and health-and-safety procedures.

  • Assist senior kitchen staff by carrying out prep tasks and basic cooking duties as directed.

  • Contribute to routine tasks such as portion control, waste reduction and maintaining kitchen organisation

  • May assist with basic input into menu planning and estimating ingredient quantities when requested by the head chef or supervisor (but not hold primary responsibility for menu creation).

Requirements:

➢ 2+ years' relevant experience or a relevant tertiary qualification (level 4 or higher)

➢ Good knowledge of Indian cuisine, including knowledge of menus, ingredients, spices, equipment and other supplies (will be tested at interview)

➢ Good knowledge of Indian cooking methods, including knowledge of regional differences (will be tested at interview)

➢ Willing to work evenings and weekends

Pay Rate:

$27 to $30 per hour (depending on experience).

Hours:

As these are full-time positions, you will be guaranteed a minimum 30 hours per week but will likely be required to work approximately 40 hours per week, Monday to Sunday

If you are looking for a new challenge and have the skillsmentioned above, we would love to hear from you.

Applicants for this position should have NZ Citizenship, NZresidency or a valid NZ work visa.

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