Chef

Position Details

• Position: Chef
• Location: Porirua, Wellington Region
• Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
• Working Hours: Minimum guaranteed 30 hours per week, up to a maximum of 60 hours per week
• Pay Rate: NZD $28–$38 per hour, depending on skills and experience

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The successful applicant will be responsible for:

• Planning and organising the preparation and cooking of food to ensure efficient daily kitchen operations.
• Planning menus, estimating food and labour costs, and ordering food supplies.
• Supervising and coordinating the daily work of kitchen staff, including cooks and kitchenhands, to ensure food is prepared and served efficiently.
• Allocating tasks to cooks and kitchenhands, providing instructions, and monitoring their work to maintain kitchen standards.
• Training and guiding kitchen staff in food preparation, cooking techniques, portion control, food presentation, and hygiene procedures.
• Preparing and cooking Vietnamese dishes and other menu items in accordance with restaurant standards.
• Monitoring the quality of dishes at all stages of preparation, cooking, and presentation.
• Discussing food preparation and service issues with management, kitchen staff, and front-of-house staff.
• Demonstrating cooking techniques and advising kitchen staff on food preparation procedures.
• Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health and safety requirements.
• Monitoring food stock levels, proper storage, and minimising food waste.
• Assisting with the selection and training of new kitchen staff when required.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following requirements:

• At least two years of relevant work experience in a commercial kitchen; OR
• A Level 4 qualification in Cookery or a related field.

Applicants who meet any one of the above requirements will be considered for the position.

Applicants should also:

• Have good knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen operations.
• Have the ability to supervise, guide, and coordinate kitchen staff.
• Be able to work efficiently and maintain food quality in a busy kitchen environment.
• Have good communication, organisation, and teamwork skills.
• Be reliable, punctual, and able to work independently when required.
• Be available to work rostered shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required.
• Have experience preparing Vietnamese cuisine (preferred but not essential).

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining your relevant qualifications and/or work