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Chef

Hospitality · Far North, Northland, New Zealand · Full-Time · $29/hr

A hospitality business in Northland, New Zealand needs a Chef with proven experience in Indian and intercontinental cuisine. This is a practical role: you should be able to show genuine experience and cook with consistency and confidence in an operating commercial kitchen.

Your day-to-day duties will cover food preparation and cooking. You will also contribute to menu development, kitchen organisation, stock control and food-quality standards.

Overseas applicants should read the immigration requirement carefully. A genuine employer will never ask you to pay for a job offer.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow food safety, hygiene and allergen-management requirements
• Cook and prepare intercontinental and Indian dishes, keeping the standard consistent
• Manage food preparation and kitchen organisation every day
• Use professional cooking techniques and methods
• Keep taste, portion sizes, quality and presentation the same every time
• Support menu planning, specials and the development of new dishes
• Track ingredient usage and help keep food costs under control
• Place supply orders and keep stock at appropriate levels
• Work in step with other kitchen team members on food prep, keeping workflow efficient through preparation and service
• Keep the kitchen environment clean, safe and organised
• Guide other kitchen staff practically when required and help keep the kitchen performing consistently in busy periods

Requirements & Eligibility

• Overseas candidates must satisfy the applicable New Zealand employment and immigration requirements
• Demonstrated experience working as a professional Chef
• Proven, hands-on Indian and intercontinental cooking experience
• Strong skills in commercial kitchen work and food preparation
• Can manage preparation and cooking responsibilities independently
• Understands menu planning and food-cost management
• Knows stock control and kitchen inventory procedures
• Strong understanding of hygiene and food safety requirements, and able to maintain food quality and presentation consistently
• Good teamwork and communication skills
• Reliable, organised and willing to work evenings and weekends
• Relevant cookery or hospitality qualification is advantageous
• Café or restaurant experience is advantageous
• Experience developing specials and menu items is advantageous
• Experience supervising, guiding or training kitchen staff is advantageous

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