Chef
Hospitality · Far North, Northland, New Zealand · Full-Time · $29/hr
Are you a Chef who loves cooking Indian and intercontinental food? A hospitality business in Northland, New Zealand is looking for an experienced Chef with proven skills in both cuisines.
For this role, practical ability matters most. The business wants a professional who can show genuine experience and work with consistency and confidence in a working commercial kitchen.
You will handle day-to-day food preparation and cooking, and also help with menu development, kitchen organisation, stock control and food-quality standards. Chefs from the Philippines and other countries who meet the requirements are welcome to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Cook Indian and intercontinental dishes to a steady standard using professional cooking methods and techniques
- Run daily food prep and keep the kitchen organised
- Keep taste, portions, quality and presentation consistent
- Help plan the menu, create specials and develop new dishes
- Watch ingredient use to help control food costs, order supplies and keep stock at the right level
- Coordinate prep with the rest of the kitchen team
- Keep work flowing efficiently during prep and service
- Follow food safety, hygiene and allergen-management rules and keep the kitchen clean, safe and organised
- Give practical guidance to other kitchen staff when needed
- Help the kitchen perform consistently during busy service
Requirements & Eligibility
- Professional Chef experience you can demonstrate
- Proven hands-on experience cooking Indian and intercontinental cuisine
- Strong food-preparation skills in a commercial kitchen, and able to manage prep and cooking duties on your own
- Understanding of menu planning and managing food costs, plus knowledge of stock control and kitchen inventory procedures
- Strong understanding of hygiene and food safety requirements
- Able to keep food quality and presentation consistent
- Good communicator and team player, with a reliable and organised way of working
- Willing to work evenings and weekends
- A relevant hospitality or cookery qualification is advantageous
- Restaurant or café experience is advantageous
- Experience creating specials and menu items is advantageous
- Experience training, guiding or supervising kitchen staff is advantageous
- Overseas candidates must meet the applicable New Zealand employment and immigration requirements
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