Chinese Cuisine Cook

WP Cooperation Ltd T/A Hongyuan Food is an Auckland based company. We are looking for multiple Chinese Cuisine Cooks to join us. This is a full time role with a minimum 30 hours per week.

The main duty of this role is to prepare, season and cook Chinese cuisine to a high standard to support our business.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Inspecting and examining food ingredients to ensure they meet required quality standards for Chinese cuisine preparation.
• Monitoring and adjusting temperatures of ovens, grills, and other cooking equipment to ensure proper cooking conditions.
• Preparing, cooking, and presenting Chinese cuisine according to required recipes and standards.
• Adding seasonings and flavourings during the cooking process to enhance taste.
• Portioning and plating food, including applying sauces, gravies, and garnishes to ensure an appealing presentation.
• Storing food appropriately in temperature-controlled environments to maintain freshness and safety.
• Preparing meals to meet specific dietary requirements, such as vegetarian, gluten-free, or allergen-free options.
• May assist in menu planning and estimating food supply requirements based on demand.
• May also be responsible for training and mentoring kitchen staff and apprentices to ensure consistent quality and adherence to food safety standards

The successful candidate must have:

• At least one year, ideally with two or more years of relevant work experience or formal NZ Level 2 or 3 Certificate qualification or equivalent.
• Good work attitude and good communication skills 
• Strong motivation
• Physical fitness and could handle the heavy workload
• Quality workmanship and eye for detail
• Strong dedication to health and workplace safety
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work with other team members.
• Strong ability to work independently