We are seeking an experienced and motivated Chefs to join our team at Saikamal HTV Limited. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of dishes, maintaining consistent food quality and presentation, managing food preparation and kitchen operations, and ensuring all meals meet food safety and hygiene standards.  It is a full-time permanent job with a guaranteed minimum of 30 hours of work per week.

OBJECTIVE: Perform routine tasks associated with ensuring the high performance of the kitchen. To correctly follow all procedures set out. To maintain consistency throughout all aspects of kitchen management. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Consistently deliver high standards of products in the kitchen
  • Monitoring and adhering to hygiene regulations and standards.
  • Food preparation and cooking.
  • Ensuring presentation of all menu items to correct specifications and correct portion sizes.
  • Ensuring the correct procedures and methods for all recipes are being folowed.
  • Correctly manage prep lists daily.
  • Correctly manage the ordering process daily and liaise with suppliers when needed.
  • Manage deliveries and invoices of goods being delivered.
  • Assist with the introduction of new menus.
  • Monitor the speed at which our product reaches our guests.
  • Point of contact for all kitchen issues addressed by the manager.
  • Ensure all staff are well presented and adhere to uniform guidelines.
  • Reporting complaints, accidents, and incidents immediately and documenting on the appropriate form
  • Any other tasks as reasonably required.
  • Comply with all aspects of any contract, project or task and deliver customer services that meet or exceed the expectation of the customer or business

Safety

  • Ensure all policies procedures, regulatory and company rules are always applied at all times
  • Make sure that work is carried out in accordance with all required legal requirements, and in accordance with industry standards and company instructions and accreditation.
  • Monitor and take action to ensure the safety of staff, customers, contractors, suppliers, the general public and the environment.
  • Report al incidents (including injuries, damage and complaints) before the end of the shift and serious incidences are reported immediately
  • Suggest effective preventive actions. Identify hazards and actively involve in determining controls. Assists staff and customers by ensuring that no unsafe situation or  behaviour occurs.
  • Ensure all actions contribute towards the company goal of a Zero harm work environment
  • Ensure full understanding of all safety policies and your own role within these, including incident reporting requirements

Other Requirements

  • The successful candidate must hold two years of work experience OR minimum Level 4 qualification
  • Can work unsupervised or as part of a team
  • Wiling to undergo pre-employment drug screening
  • Calm, professional temperament and good communication skils
  • Strong work ethics 
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Applicants for this position should be a New Zealand citizen/resident or hold a valid NZ work visa.