Cafe Cook

We are looking for two reliable and committed individuals to join our team as Cafe Cooks at our New Plymouth location. This is a full-time position with a guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week, and a pay rate ranging from $27 to $30 per hour, depending on experience.

Job Details:

• You must be available to work according to a roster, including weekends.
• Our business operates 7 days a week, from 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
• Staff are expected to arrive before opening hours for prep and stay after closing for cleaning and pack-down.

Main Responsibilities:

•            Take care of daily food preparation and duties to meet the standard and quality

•            Estimate daily production needs and check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure standards are met

•            Ensure production preparation and presentation of food are of the highest quality at all times

•            Preparing and cooking food; seasoning food during cooking; portioning food, placing it on plates, and adding gravies, sauces and garnishes;

•            Preparing food to meet special dietary requirements;

•            Examining foodstuffs to ensure quality;

•            Knowledge of all standard procedures and policies pertaining to food preparation receiving storage and sanitation

•            Full awareness of all menu items recipes methods of production and presentation standards

•            Responsible for hygiene safety and correct use of equipment and utensils

•            Ensure the kitchen environment is clean and tidy

•            To produce own work in accordance with deadlines

•            Periodically check the expiry date and proper storage of food items in the section

•            Storing food in temperature-controlled facilities;

•            Abide and enforce health codes and cleanliness standards in the kitchen and food storage areas

•            Ensure plating accuracy garnishing portion size and correct serving dish

•            Regulating temperatures of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment;

•            Cleaning oven, deep fryer and big dipper are part of the duties and must be followed on a daily, weekly and monthly basis

•            Unscheduled kitchen cleaning tasks will also need to be performed under the instructions of management

•            May train other kitchen staff and apprentices

•            Comply with health and safety regulations

Requirements:

• At least 1 year of relevant experience or relevant qualification at level 4 and above
• Flexibility to work early mornings, long shifts, and weekends
• Good understanding of food hygiene and health & safety practices
• Willingness to undergo ongoing training