Chef

Chef – Indian Cuisine (Canterbury Region)

Employer: Himkhand Limited
Location: Canterbury Region, New Zealand
Position Type: Full-Time (30–40 hours per week)
Pay Range: $25 – $35 per hour (depending on experience and skills)

About the Role

Himkhand Limited, a well-established Indian restaurant business in the Canterbury region, is looking for an experienced and passionate Chef to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a deep understanding of Indian cuisine, spices, and traditional cooking methods to showcase their expertise in an authentic culinary environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning menus and creating authentic Indian dishes.
• Estimating food and labour costs, and ordering food supplies.
• Monitoring the quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation.
• Preparing and cooking a variety of Indian meals, including curries, tandoori dishes, and breads.
• Demonstrating techniques and advising on Indian cooking procedures.
• Explaining and enforcing hygiene and food safety regulations.
• Discussing food preparation and service matters with managers, dietitians, kitchen, and waiting staff.
• Freezing and preserving foods where required.
• Selecting, training, and mentoring kitchen staff.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience as a Chef in Indian cuisine OR a relevant New Zealand Register Level 4 (or higher) qualification.
• Strong knowledge of Indian cooking styles and spice applications.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about Indian cuisine and meet the above requirements, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply online with your detailed resume.