Are you passionate about food and looking for an exciting opportunity in the hospitality industry? Citadel in Wanganui is on the lookout for talented Chefs and Cooks to join our team full-time (min. 30 hours per week).

Chef's duties will include:
  • Planning menus and estimating food and labour costs.

  • Planning and organising food preparation and cooking 

  • Monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation.

  • Discussing food preparation issues with managers, dietitians, kitchen and waiting staff.

  • Demonstrating techniques and advising on cooking procedures.

  • Preparing and cooking food.

  • Explaining and enforcing hygiene regulations.

  • Freezing and preserving foods.

  • Supervising and training cooks and kitchen staff.

Job Requirements for Chef - Our ideal candidate would have:

  • either a minimum of 2 year relevant work experience or a relevant qualification (minimum level 4)
  • Flexibility to work over any day of the week and must be available to work evenings, split shifts and weekends
  • Availability to work on public holidays as per the roster  

 

Cook's duties will include:

  • Preparing, seasoning, cooking and presenting food

  • Examining foodstuffs to ensure quality.

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

  • Preparing and cooking food according to special dietary requirements where required.

  • Storing food in temperature-controlled facilities.

  • Monitoring stock levels and ordering supplies.

  • Assisting the Chef in training and supervising other kitchen staff as required.

Job Requirements for Cook - Our ideal candidate would have:

  • Relevant experience of atleast 2 years
  • Flexibility to work over any day of the week and must be available to work evenings, split shifts and weekends
  • Availability to work on public holidays as per the roster   

 

If any of the roles sounds like you, we can’t wait to welcome you to the team - apply now and let’s create something amazing together!