Kitchen Manthra Ltd., is looking for a Tandoori and Curry cook of South Indian cuisine to work at1/935 High Street, Avalon, Lower Hutt 5011, Wellington, New Zealand.

Only New Zealand citizens, residents or on an open work visa holder or anyone with work rights can apply.

    • One Indian cook ( Tandoori and Curry cook ) having six months' experience in South Indian cuisine or relevant qualification are required.

    • $25-$29/h and also overtime to be paid at $25-$29/h 

  • Full-time and permanent position 

  • Hours: 30-35 hours/week Wages paid out fortnightly in their nominated bank account

  • Working hours: 12 pm- 9 pm as flexible as required by the employer with a weekend availability.

Duties:

  • Able to prepare South Indian dishes and season a range of specialist Indian dishes, including Hyderabadi biryani, naan, rumali roti.

  • Experience in Dum briyani, Idli, Vada, Dosa, Uttapam.

  • Cook Indian food curries and tandoori dishes, marination of chicken or other ethnic meat or vegetarian or vegan dishes on the tandoor.

  • Examining foodstuffs to ensure quality

  • Regulating temperatures of ovens, grills, and other cooking equipment.

  • Portioning food, placing it on plates, and adding gravies, sauces and garnishes and dishes served with a good presentation

  • Preparing food to meet special dietary requirements of customers

  • Train other kitchen staff, junior cooks, and apprentices

  • Freeze and preserve food

  • Minimize food wastage

  • Comply with health and safety and hygiene, sanitation regulations and policies

 

Employer Questions

Your application will include the following question(s):

  • Face to face interview to be requested & trial may be required
  • Ministry of Justice report may be required
  • Pre-employment drug test be required