Chef - Tandoor & Curry

V & K Enterprise Ltd, trading as Indian Bites, operates at 396 Queen Street in the busy Auckland city centre. Our outlet operates between 10 AM and 1 AM, serving a variety of Indian dishes, including traditional curries and tandoori items.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Chef who has worked in an Indian kitchen, particularly in curry and tandoor cooking, and can manage daily food preparation and cooking activities in a busy kitchen environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook Indian dishes, including curries, tandoori items, appetisers and desserts.
• Estimate food quantities, ingredient costs and kitchen labour needs.
• Check food quality, taste, freshness and presentation.
• Order ingredients and maintain sufficient kitchen supplies.
• Work with management and staff to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Discuss food preparation issues and special dietary needs with relevant staff.
• Demonstrate cooking techniques and guide staff on cooking procedures.
• Organise food preparation and cooking during busy service hours.
• Maintain portion sizes, control food costs and reduce wastage.
• Explain and enforce food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards.
• Improve existing dishes and develop new recipes with management.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff in cooking and food preparation.
• Assist in selecting and training new kitchen staff when required.
• Store, refrigerate, freeze and preserve food safely.
• Plan and update menus based on customer preferences and business needs.
• Keep kitchen equipment and food preparation areas clean and organised.

Candidate Requirements:

We are looking for someone who has:

• At least two years of relevant work experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Experience in preparing and cooking Indian cuisine.
• Good knowledge and practical experience in curry and tandoor cooking.
• Ability to work independently and manage food preparation during busy periods.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and kitchen procedures.
• Ability to work well with management and other kitchen staff.
• Flexibility to work on a rotating roster, including weekends and evenings.

This is a full-time position offering a minimum of 30 hours and up to 40 hours per week, working on a rotating roster between Monday and Sunday.

The hourly pay rate is $25–$27, depending on relevant skills and experience.

We are looking for a suitable candidate who can start at the earliest opportunity.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should submit their latest CV outlining their relevant work experience, particularly in Indian cuisine, curry preparation and tandoor cooking.

Applications without an updated CV may not be considered.

Applicants must be New Zealand citizens, residents, or hold a valid visa allowing them to work in New Zealand.