Jins Food Two Limited is seeking a full-time Chef to join our dedicated kitchen team. We specialise in authentic Korean cuisine and take pride in offering a wide variety of traditional and modern dishes. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and grow your career in the hospitality industry while working in a supportive and professional environment.

If you are passionate about Korean cooking and enjoy creating high-quality dishes in a fast-paced kitchen, we would love to hear from you

Minimum Guaranteed Hours: At least 30 hours weekly – up to 48 hours
Location: Northshore, Auckland

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 2 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 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 $30.00 – $36.00 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.

If this sounds like you, apply today!