Senior Chef

About the job:

- 40 Hours Minimum Per Week. Hours and days of work may vary. You will work a

maximum of 45 hours per week. You will work Tuesday to Sunday. Hours will be

rostered. You may be required to work Monday.

- $27 to $32 per hour subject to experience.

- This is a full-time permanent role based in Otago.

- We make things from scratch and you will be expected to take control of the kitchen.

Responsibilities include:

• Overall responsibility for the kitchen’s daily operations in absence of the Head Chef
• Employs food safety best practices and makes sure that all kitchen staff members do the same
• Prepare and cook food according to customers' orders
• Ensure appealing plate presentation
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of both the kitchen & floor as required
• Oversee portion and waste controls of food areas as required
• Supervise Assistant Chefs and Kitchen Hands ensuring they fulfil their duties as required
• Check bookings and ensure details are accurate
• Order food supplies and cooking equipment as required
• Supervise cleaning and dishwashing as required
• Keep work areas clean and tidy, and adhere to health and safety standards
• Works quickly and accurately during busy periods, such as weekends and evenings
• Anything else as reasonably required

Experience/Attributes/Qualifications:

• You will need AT LEAST 3 years full-time relevant chef experience. Given we are a high-end Turkish cafe and restaurant with a dining area, your experience should ideally be in Turkish food with plating techniques.
• Food preparation, cooking and food presentation skills
• Understanding of hygiene and health and safety regulations
• Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Curiosity and desire to learn more
• Attention to detail
• Physical stamina
• Willingness to accept criticism
• Ability to handle high stress environments