Thai Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Hastings, New Zealand · Full-Time · $30 - $32/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Kabayan, if Thai cooking is your craft, here is a kitchen worth a look. A much-loved Thai restaurant in Hastings, New Zealand, has an opening for a Thai Chef, permanent and full-time, with at least 30 hours of work every week.
You would be cooking authentic Thai dishes from traditional recipes, using quality ingredients and getting the herbs and spices just right. The restaurant hopes to find a chef with deep know-how in this cuisine, someone whose plates come out well made and good-looking every single time. On the sponsorship side, the restaurant is an Accredited Employer under the scheme known as the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV).
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Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook the full range of authentic Thai dishes, whether curries, soups, salads, stir-fries or entrees, with quality, taste and presentation that meet the restaurant's standards
- Take charge of daily kitchen operations, from food preparation and storage through to hygiene compliance
- Lend a hand with menu planning, portion control and stock management, and supervise and train junior kitchen staff as required
- Maintain a clean kitchen and follow all food safety and health regulations
Requirements & Eligibility
- Thai Chef work experience that is relevant and covers a minimum of two (2) years, or a relevant qualification in commercial cookery
- Proven experience cooking authentic Thai cuisine and strong knowledge of Thai ingredients, herbs and cooking techniques
- The ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen, along with strong teamwork and communication skills
- Flexibility about working weekends, evenings and public holidays as required
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