Chef

Chef is expected to work a minimum of 30- 35 hours a week with a weekly payroll. Hours are rostered on a weekly basis and might include weekend shifts.

Location: Auckland, New Zealand.
Wage rate: Chef: $27.00- $ 30.00.

Days Required: (Monday to Sunday).

Chef Responsibilities:

BB Impex Ltd is an Auckland-based company. We are currently seeking an experienced Indian Cuisine Chefs to join our team on a full-time basis, with a guaranteed minimum of 30 hours of work per week.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

The Indian Cuisine Chef will be responsible for planning, organising, preparing and cooking indian cuisine dishes to support the daily kitchen operations of the company. The role requires sound knowledge of indian cooking methods, ingredients, food preparation procedures and food safety standards.

Key Duties

1. Planning and developing indian cuisine menus in line with customer demand, seasonal ingredients and company standards.
2. Estimating food and labour costs, planning food supply requirements, and ordering food and kitchen supplies as required.
3. Checking the quality of ingredients, food preparation and finished dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation.
4. Preparing, seasoning and cooking a variety of indian dishes using appropriate cooking techniques, including stir-frying, steaming, boiling, braising, roasting and deep-frying.
5. Discussing food preparation, menu planning and kitchen operation issues with managers and other kitchen or waiting staff.
6. Demonstrating cooking techniques and advising kitchen staff on food preparation, cooking procedures and presentation standards.
7. Explaining and enforcing hygiene, food safety and kitchen safety regulations in the kitchen.
8. May assist with selecting, training, supervising and coordinating kitchen staff to ensure efficient kitchen operations and consistent food quality.

The successful candidate must have

• At least two years of relevant work experience, or a relevant New Zealand Level 5 qualification or above.

• A good work attitude and good communication skills.

• Strong motivation and reliability.

• Physical fitness and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Good workmanship and attention to detail.

• A strong commitment to health and workplace safety.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with other team members.

• The ability to work independently.