Cook

Positions Available: 2
Location: Canterbury Region, New Zealand
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Minimum Guaranteed Hours: 30 hours per week
Pay Rate: $27.00 – $32.00 per hour (based on skills and experience)
Work Schedule: 7-day roster, including weekends and public holidays

Job Description:

We are looking for dedicated cooks (2) to join our team across our restaurants within the Canterbury region. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a busy kitchen environment preparing high-quality Indian cuisine. We offer a guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week and a competitive pay rate.

Key Responsibilities:

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

• Train junior staff

• 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

• 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

• To produce own work in accordance with deadlines

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

• 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

• Comply with health and safety regulations

Requirements:

• Relevant qualification at level 4 and above or at least 6 months of relevant experience

• Experience in Indian cuisine cooking is welcomed

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about cooking and meet the above requirements, we’d love to hear from you.

📧 Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and availability.