Cook

🍜 Job Title: Cook (x3)
Company: NZ Mt Albert BBQ Noodle House Limited
Location: Mount Albert, Auckland, New Zealand
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hourly Rate: $25 – $30 (depending on experience)

About Us

NZ Mt Albert BBQ Noodle House Limited is a well-known Chinese–style restaurant in Auckland, specialising in freshly roasted meats, noodles, rice dishes, and authentic Cantonese cuisine. Our restaurant is committed to providing customers with high-quality meals made from fresh ingredients, delivering the traditional flavours of Chinese with a friendly local dining experience.

We are expanding our kitchen team to meet growing customer demand and are looking for experienced Cooks to join our busy, dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a wide range of Chinese –style dishes including BBQ meats (roast duck, char siu, crispy pork), noodles, rice meals, soups, and stir-fried dishes according to the restaurant’s recipes and standards.

• Operate commercial kitchen equipment such as ovens, woks, fryers, steamers, and BBQ roasters safely and efficiently.

• Maintain consistent food quality, portion control, and presentation standards.

• Supervise and support junior kitchen staff to ensure efficiency during peak service hours.

• Ensure food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards are strictly followed as per New Zealand Food Control regulations.

• Monitor stock levels, assist in ordering ingredients, and ensure proper storage and rotation of supplies.

• Collaborate with the front-of-house team to coordinate service and handle special orders or customer requests efficiently.

Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum 2 years of experience working in a commercial kitchen, preferably in a Chinese or Asian restaurant.

• Strong understanding of Cantonese –style cooking techniques (BBQ roasting, stir-frying, soup preparation, and sauce making).

• Knowledge of New Zealand Food Safety and hygiene standards.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

• Good communication, time management, and multitasking skills.

• Reliable, hardworking, and committed to maintaining high food quality.

Why Join Us

• Join a well-established and popular restaurant with a loyal customer base.

• Work alongside experienced chefs passionate about authentic Chinese cuisine.

• Supportive and multicultural team environment.

• Competitive pay rates with long-term employment and career growth opportunities.

• Staff meals and employee discounts included.