Thai Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Hastings, New Zealand · Full-Time · $30 - $32/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
A Thai restaurant with deep roots and a loyal crowd in Hastings, New Zealand, is hiring a Thai Chef. The contract is permanent and full-time, and no week runs under 30 hours.
This kitchen takes its food seriously. It cooks authentic Thai meals by traditional recipes, buys high-quality ingredients and balances fresh herbs with spice. The chef it hires must know that cuisine thoroughly and send out food that looks right and tastes right at every service.
Sponsorship comes down to one stated fact, which is that the business is an Accredited Employer under the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme.
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Key Responsibilities
- Turn out authentic Thai curries, stir-fries, soups, salads and entrees, prepared and cooked by you
- Get the taste, quality and presentation of each dish up to the standards the restaurant sets
- Manage what happens in the kitchen daily, meaning food preparation, storage and hygiene compliance
- Assist on menu planning, on portion control and on managing stock
- Supervise and train junior kitchen staff as required, maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and obey all food safety and health regulations
Requirements & Eligibility
- A minimum of two (2) years in relevant work experience as a Thai Chef, or a relevant qualification in commercial cookery instead
- Experience cooking authentic Thai cuisine that is proven
- Knowledge of Thai ingredients, Thai herbs and Thai cooking techniques that is strong
- Ability to work in a busy kitchen efficiently
- Strong skills for teamwork and for communication
- Flexibility to work as required, weekends, evenings and public holidays included
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