Chef

Chef de Partie

We are a Korean barbecue buffet restaurant committed to serving authentic, high-quality food with friendly customer service. We are looking for one skilled and motivated Chef de Partie to join our team and assist with food preparation and cooking.

Duties and tasks:

• Plan and organise daily food preparation and cooking activities to ensure efficient kitchen operations and timely food service.
• Monitor the quality, taste, consistency, and presentation of dishes throughout preparation and cooking to maintain established food standards.
• Prepare, season, and cook a variety of dishes using appropriate cooking techniques, equipment, and established recipes.
• Assist in planning and updating menus and developing new dishes based on customer preferences, seasonal ingredients, and food costs. 
• Monitor ingredient usage, estimate food costs, maintain stock levels, and coordinate the ordering of food supplies to minimise wastage.
• Discuss food preparation and service issues with management, kitchen staff, and front-of-house staff to improve kitchen efficiency and food quality.
• Monitor and enforce food hygiene, storage, and safety procedures to ensure compliance with applicable food safety regulations.
• Demonstrate cooking techniques and provide guidance and training to junior or less experienced kitchen staff on food preparation, cooking procedures, and presentation standards.
• Manage and oversee an assigned kitchen section, ensuring efficient coordination of food preparation and cooking activities during daily service.
• Coordinate with the Head Chef, Sous Chef, and other kitchen sections to ensure smooth workflow and timely delivery of dishes during service.
• Ensure workplace incidents and accidents are recorded in the Injury Register and relevant accident report forms are completed when required.

The right candidate:

• At least 3 years of relevant experience
• Good knowledge of Korean cuisine
• Excellent time management ability
• Understand and know what to do in the event of an emergency
• Up-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques, food products and recipes
• Familiarity with sanitation regulations
• Bringing the heartiest principles to life offerings as well as an authentic experience to our customers
• Have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
• You will be required to work weekends, late-night shifts, and public holidays.

What’s on offer:

• Pay rate will depend on individual skills and experience ranging from $27 to $32 per hour.
• Working within a multicultural and friendly team
• A company that believes in investing time & energy in developing its people

This is a permanent, full-time position. The role is based on an assured 30-hour working week carried out in Auckland.
If this sounds like you, apply online now! You must either attach your CV or provide detail on your work history. Please also specify the country of your current location when applying.