CK Mid North Trading Ltd is seeking a fulltime Chef to join our kitchen team. We specialise in Japanese cuisine with Korean food flavors blended in and offer an excellent environment to grow your career in the hospitality industry as our menu features a wide range of dishes—from fresh sushi, bento boxes, donburi rice bowls, tempura and to noodles and more—crafted daily using fresh quality ingredients.

Minimum Guaranteed Hours: At least 30 hours weekly – up to 45 hours
Location: Dargaville, Northland

Your day-to-day work will involve:

  • Ordering food supplies and managing stock control
  • Training and mentoring new kitchen staff
  • Managing portions, controlling and maintaining food quality
  • Planning menus & developing seasonal and specialty Japanese dishes
  • Preparing ingredients and crafting sushi, sashimi, tempura, and other traditional dishes
  • Estimating and advising on food costs and pricing
  • Collaborating with kitchen staff on preparation issues & managing the team
  • Ensuring dishes are prepared following traditional Japanese techniques and recipes
  • Monitoring quality from food preparation to final presentation

Applicants for this role should have:

  • Relevant work experience (at least 3 years), or a diploma in cookery, or a bachelor’s degree in any discipline
  • A professional, “can-do” attitude
  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills to handle multiple priorities in a busy kitchen
  • Strong communication skills and proven leadership abilities to manage staff
  • A solid understanding of health & safety practices
  • Background in Japanese or Korean cuisine is advantaged

This is a fantastic opportunity for a varied and challenging role in a fast-paced environment. Remuneration is negotiable for the right candidate, between $29.50 – $35.00 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.

If this sounds like you, apply today!

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