Chef

T & S (2019) Limited — Indian Restaurant

T & S (2019) Limited is seeking an experienced Chef to join our Indian restaurant, working across our Geraldine and Ashburton locations.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

•       Plan menus and estimate food and labour costs, adjusting according to budget

•       Order food supplies, kitchen equipment, and manage inventory

•       Prepare and cook authentic Indian dishes, including curries, tandoori items, breads, and accompaniments, to a consistent standard

•       Monitor the quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation

•       Discuss food preparation issues with management and kitchen/waiting staff

•       Demonstrate cooking techniques and guide kitchen staff on preparation procedures

•       Maintain records of food stock, orders, and wastage

•       Ensure the kitchen complies with food safety and hygiene standards

•       Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff activities across both restaurant locations as required

Terms and conditions:

Pay rate: $25.00 – $37.00 per hour, dependent on skills and experience

Minimum guaranteed hours: 30 hours per week

Hours of operation: Restaurant operates 12:00pm – 8:30pm, Tuesday to Sunday

Location: Geraldine and Ashburton, Canterbury (role will work across both sites)

Minimum requirements:

•       A minimum of 2 years' relevant work experience as a chef, or a relevant qualification at NZQA Level 4 or higher (e.g. Diploma in Cookery)

•       Experience preparing Indian cuisine preferred