Tiger Restaurant in Wellington is looking for a full time Cook to join our kitchen team. We are busy Chinese restaurant in Wellington, providing a range of diversified Chinese cuisines. This is a permanent, full-time position, offering 30–40 hours per week on a roster basis (minimum 30 hours guaranteed). The hourly rate ranges from $28.00 to $30.00, depending on your skills, qualifications, and experience.
Position details
Job Type: Full-Time, permanent
Location: Wellington
Salary: 28-30/hour
Work Hours: 30-40 hours per week, roster shifts
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Examine foodstuffs to ensure freshness, quality, and compliance with hygiene standards.
• Regulate and monitor the temperature of woks, ovens, grills, fryers, and other kitchen equipment to ensure proper and safe cooking.
• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes, including main meals, side dishes, and sauces.
• Season food appropriately during cooking to ensure consistent taste and presentation.
• Portion food, plate dishes, and apply gravies, sauces, and garnishes in line with portion control standards and presentation guidelines.
• Store food in temperature-controlled environments according to food safety regulations.
• Prepare meals to meet special dietary needs (e.g. vegetarian, gluten-free, allergen-specific).
• May assist with planning menus and estimating food requirements, considering seasonal availability and customer preferences.
• May train, supervise, and support junior kitchen staff or apprentices in cooking techniques and safety practices.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen, ensuring all areas meet hygiene and safety standards.
• Comply with all food hygiene, health and safety, and workplace regulations.
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the owner.
Requirements for this role:
• At least 1 year of relevant work experience or a relevant NZ Level 2 qualification.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and public holidays as required.
• Must be drug-free and have a clean police record.
If you believe you are the right person for this role, please send your CV and cover letter to apply.
Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa with unlimited work right.
Employer Questions
Your application will include the following question(s):
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Are you currently in New Zealand?
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Are you a New Zealand citizen?
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If you are not a New Zealand citizen, do you have a visa that allows you to work full time for any employer?
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Do you need an employer’s assistance to obtain a new visa to work for a new employer?
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Can you work at least 30 hours per week?
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Are you available to work nights, weekends, and public holidays?
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Do you have work experience in cooking food in a commercial kitchen?
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Do you have any qualifications in cookery?