Cook

LITTLE LEMON LIMITED

REGION: AUCKLAND

JOB TITLE: COOK

Key responsibilities：

• Inspect, select, and store ingredients to ensure optimal quality and freshness upon delivery.
• Prepare, trim, and marinate ingredients and proteins according to standardized house recipes.
• Prepare signature base stocks, broths, curries, and sauces required for menu execution.
• Regulate and monitor temperatures of commercial deep fryers, grills, and other cooking equipment.
• Prepare and cook main menu items
• Portion, plate, and present prepared dishes attractively
• Label, date, and store ingredients and prepared items in temperature-controlled chillers and storage facilities according to food safety standards.
• Maintain clean and sanitized kitchen workstations, cooking equipment, and utensils throughout daily operations.
• Accommodate special dietary requirements, food allergies, and customer-specific preferences when preparing meals.
• Assist in monitoring inventory levels, estimating ingredient requirements, and reporting stock needs to minimize food wastage.
• Assist with guiding and demonstrating operational procedures to junior kitchen staff and kitchen assistants when required.

Guaranteed hours of work per week: permanent full time, mimimum 30 hours

To be successful you will need to:

• Have at least 2 years of relevant experience in the same field, OR
• At least a relevant level 4 qualification or above
• Be a great team player, be able to follow instructions
• Be physically fit and willingness to work hard
• Full-time availability
• Candidates need to be NZ citizen/resident
• No criminal record
• Must be fluent in Mandarin