Totally Foodies Limited is a well-established restaurant business located on Dominion Road, Auckland. We are seeking several experienced full-time Chefs to join our kitchen team. We are looking for positive and reliable individuals who can take responsibility for planning, organising，preparing and cooking food to a high professional standard in a busy commercial kitchen environment.

The Chefs will be responsible for planning and organising food preparation and cooking activities, preparing and presenting Asian cuisine dishes, maintaining recipes and quality standards, supporting menu development, coordinating kitchen operations, and ensuring compliance with food safety and hygiene requirements.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Plan, organise and oversee daily food preparation and cooking activities to ensure efficient kitchen operations and consistent service standards.

  • Prepare, cook and present a range of Asian cuisine dishes in accordance with recipes, menu requirements and quality standards.

  • Develop, review and maintain recipes, cooking procedures and portion standards to ensure consistency in taste, presentation and food quality.

  • Assist with menu planning, seasonal menu updates and development of new dishes based on customer demand and business requirements.

  • Estimate food and ingredient requirements, assist with ordering supplies, monitor stock levels and minimise food wastage.

  • Monitor food quality throughout preparation, cooking and presentation to ensure dishes meet restaurant standards.

  • Apply and demonstrate appropriate cooking techniques, including wok cooking, steaming, braising, frying and sauce preparation.

  • Coordinate kitchen activities, allocate preparation duties, and provide guidance and training to junior kitchen staff to maintain effective workflow and standards.

  • Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements, including proper food storage and handling procedures.

The successful candidates must have:

  • At least two years of relevant commercial cooking experience, OR a relevant NZQF Level 5 or above qualification.

  • Strong knowledge of Asian cuisine, ingredients, cooking methods and commercial kitchen operations.

  • Ability to prepare dishes to a consistent professional standard.

  • Experience with kitchen coordination, food quality control and staff guidance.

  • Understanding of food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.

  • Ability to work efficiently in a busy commercial kitchen environment.

  • Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.

  • Reliable, responsible and able to work independently when required.

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