Indian Curry / Tandoori Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Dunedin, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25 - $35/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Here is a solid kitchen role for a chef who can handle pressure. An Indian restaurant near Dunedin, New Zealand, is filling a permanent full-time Indian Curry / Tandoori Chef position, with a minimum of 30 hours on the roster each week.
You will be in charge when lunch and dinner get busy, whether you are working alone or leading the team. Training kitchen staff and apprentices is part of the job, and so is keeping food quality, plating and hygiene at New Zealand food safety standards. Expect to help with menu ideas, stock control and cutting waste.
Applicants need New Zealand residency, a valid New Zealand work visa, or eligibility for sponsorship under the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme.
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Key Responsibilities
- Run lunch and dinner services when the restaurant is at its busiest, alone or leading the team
- Supervise kitchen staff and keep the kitchen moving
- Train apprentices and staff in cooking techniques and menu prep
- Hold food preparation, plating and hygiene to New Zealand food safety rules
- Help develop the menu by suggesting new dishes
- Control stock, reduce waste and run the kitchen cost-efficiently
- Communicate clearly with customers and staff and build a strong, positive team
Requirements & Eligibility
- At least 2 years as a chef or higher in a commercial kitchen
- Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
- The ability to work efficiently under pressure with consistent quality
- Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays, with a commitment to long-term employment
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