Company: Branding liquor limited
Location: Rolleston and linwood Christchurch
Number of Vacancies: 3
Job Title: Cook
Pay Rate: $25 to $30 per hour
Days of Work: Monday to Saturday
Hours of Work: Minimum 30 to Maximum 45 hours per week
We are seeking a qualified and motivated Cook to join our team in Christchurch. The successful candidates will work under the supervision of senior kitchen staff and contribute to the preparation and presentation of a variety of menu items. You will be expected to maintain high standards of food hygiene, safety, and quality in line with operational requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparing, seasoning, cooking and presenting a variety of dishes including meat, fish, vegetables, sauces, soups, and other food items
- Examining food to ensure quality and consistency in taste, appearance, and portion control
- Regulating temperatures of ovens, grills, and other cooking equipment
- Operating and maintaining kitchen equipment including fryers, grills, ovens, and microwaves
- Storing food in temperature-controlled facilities and monitoring use-by dates
- Ensuring cleanliness of kitchen, work surfaces, cooking equipment, and utensils
- Following food safety and hygiene regulations and maintaining records as required
- Planning menus in consultation with chefs or management
- Training and supervising kitchen assistants where necessary
- Receiving deliveries, checking stock, and rotating inventory
- Assisting in minimising food waste and managing portions appropriately
- Any other kitchen-related tasks assigned from time to time
Requirements:
- Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Willingness to work weekends and public holidays
- Physically fit with the ability to stand for long periods
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Relevant experience of at least 3 YEARS OR related qualification required in cookery or hospitality which has the subjects.
- Passion for cooking and high attention to detail
- Clean criminal history and ability to pass any pre-employment checks if required