Chefs/Cooks wanted for our beach town café in Orewa

Sunflour Orewa is looking for one full-time chef and one full-time cook to join the team at our beautiful cafe by Orewa Beach. Become part of a professional & vibrant team…keen to have fun but also keen to give 110% to satisfy the needs of the customer.

Chef

·       Supporting the Head Chef in the general running of the kitchen.

·       Designing/helping the Head Chef to create and cost menus

·       Managing inventory

·       Acting in a senior role in cooking and preparing meals, taking responsibility for more technical cuisine elements.

·       Checking food quality and overseeing cooking techniques 

·       Managing the kitchen sta, including setting the roster, and handling disciplinary and HR issues in the absence of the Head Chef

·       Helping onboard and train new employees

·       Working within specified budgets

·       Ensuring the kitchen meets high standards of quality

·       Ensuring all food, health and safety and other relevant regulations are fully complied with

 The right person should be:
Able to work under pressure
Reliable and punctual at work
Work experience in a busy environment
Enthusiastic, positive with good work ethics
Available to work weekends

Requirements

A minimum of one year of relevant work experience is required for the Chef position

In return, we offer:

ATTRACTIVE hourly rate - $28 - $32
FLEXIBLE Working Hours with a guarantee of a minimum of 35 hours per week
Opportunity for advancement
UNDERSTANDING and SUPPORTIVE management:

 Cook

·       Cooking and preparing meals as per recipes and specifications.

·       Maintaining the quality of the prepared items and ensuring portion control

·       Assisting chefs in inventory and stock control  

·       Ensuring proper storage of food and checking temperatures to maintain freshness.

·       Working within a specified budget

·       Ensuring all food, health and safety regulations are complied with.

A minimum of one year of relevant work experience is required for this position. 
You must have a good attitude, be reliable and punctual at work
This is a 35-hour weekly full-time position with an hourly rate between $27 - $29.

Please apply with a CV.
Look forward to hearing from you.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.