Chef

Key Responsibilities:

·        Prepare and cook a diverse range of dishes from Indian and Indo-Chinese cuisines.

·  Preparation and presentation of selected food items in accordance with menu requirements

·        Make estimations of raw material required and the cost involved for new dishes

·        Determining the serving sizes and quality of meals

·        Planning and preparing menus and help in estimating cost

·        Ordering requests for purchasing with suppliers

·        Talk to suppliers with any quality issues

·        Make sure orders are filled correctly

·        Required to check freshness of food & ingredients.

·        Maintain and grow recipe file

·   Discuss with Restaurant Manager of improvements required for the growth of the business

·        To preserve the food and freeze them as required

·        Maintain a good working relationship with the staff

·        Follow the maintenance. health and safety issues

·        Meeting hygiene requirements of the city council

·        Keep the food cost under control

·        Delegating and supervising to Kitchen staff

·        Demonstrate junior staff with new dishes and cooking techniques

·        Train and mentor junior staff

Requirements:

·      3 years of experience in any position of cookery or NZQA level 4 cookery qualification.

·        Culinary degree or relevant certification is an advantage.

·        Creativity and ability to develop new menu items.

·        Excellent time management and organizational skills.

·        Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle pressure.

·        Strong leadership skills.

·        Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Details of the positions

·        Location - New Plymouth Region

·        Hours of work - 30.00 hours per week

·        Hourly wage rate  - $24

·        Number of positions - 1