Chef

3 days ago

Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand Bachan and Son's Limited Full time NZ$52,800 - NZ$73,760 per year

Tuakau Food Junction location in Tuakau. We are passionate about serving the quality food to our community. We are now expanding our team and are looking for Chefs to join our dynamic team. You must have passionate towards food and ability to thrive under pressure. Must have the knowledge of Indian and Chinese Cuisine. You must be committed and reliable.

Location Tuakau, Waikato

Number of Positions for this job: 02

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Minimum guaranteed hours of work per week: 30 hours

Days required: Monday to Sunday (rotating shift)

Hourly rate: $25-35

Your duties will include but not limit to:

  • Develop and update menus, planning dishes according to customer preferences

  • Manage food costs through careful portioning, waste control and effective budgeting

  • Review customer dietary notes and allergen requirements to ensure meals are prepared exactly as instructed

  • Check ingredients, in-progress dishes and final plates to make sure quality, flavour and presentation meet the required standards

  • Prepare and cook a variety of Indian dishes, with solid knowledge of curries, tandoori items, spice blends and cooking techniques

  • Gather feedback from customers and team members, using it to refine recipes and improve the overall dining experience

  • Plate dishes attractively and consistently before they leave the kitchen

  • Maintain a clean, well-organised and sanitised kitchen throughout service

  • Regularly check that ovens, grills, fridges, freezers and other equipment are functioning at the correct temperatures

  • Manage stock level by monitoring inventory, rotating supplies and ordering ingredients when needed

  • Store food safely in appropriate temperature-controlled areas to maintain freshness and meet food safety standards

  • Train and guide kitchen staff and waiters on hygiene practices and service needs

  • Follow all health, safety and food-handling rules

  • Ensuring the kitchen operates in a safe and compliant manner

  • Coordinate the workflow during busy service periods to ensure dishes are prepared efficiently and delivered on time

A successful candidate must have:

  • At least 3 years of experience in similar role, preferably in an Indian cuisine

  • Level 4 or higher in the relevant field can substitute the work experience

  • Able to work rostered shifts and available during weekends

  • Good people and communications skills

  • Excellent knowledge of Indian food and spices

If you can demonstrate the above attribute then we would like to hear from you.

Applicants must be NZ citizen or resident or a valid NZ work rights.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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