Cook

🥟 Job Title: Cook (x2)
Company: Joyfood Company Limited
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hourly Rate: $25 – $27 (depending on experience)

About Us

Yue’s Dumpling Kitchen is a popular Chinese restaurant in Auckland known for its authentic handmade dumplings, noodles, and traditional northern-style Chinese dishes. Our mission is to bring the taste of home-cooked Chinese comfort food to our customers using fresh, high-quality ingredients and time-honoured recipes.

As our customer base continues to grow, we are looking for skilled and passionate Cooks to join our busy and friendly kitchen team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present a range of authentic Chinese dishes, including handmade dumplings, stir-fries, noodles, soups, and rice dishes, according to Yue’s Dumpling Kitchen’s recipes and quality standards.

• Operate and maintain commercial kitchen equipment such as woks, steamers, fryers, and dough mixers safely and efficiently.

• Monitor cooking processes and adjust temperatures and seasoning to ensure consistent flavour and presentation.

• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and workplace safety in compliance with New Zealand Food Safety regulations.

• Assist with ingredient preparation, stock management, and ensure efficient rotation and storage of supplies.

• Supervise and train junior kitchen assistants to ensure smooth kitchen operations during busy hours.

• Collaborate with the front-of-house team to ensure timely service and customer satisfaction.

Skills & Experience Required

• At least 2 years of relevant experience working in a busy commercial kitchen, restaurant, or takeaway.

• Strong understanding of Chinese cooking techniques, especially dumpling preparation, noodle dishes, and stir-fried meals.

• Good knowledge of food safety and hygiene requirements in New Zealand.

• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.

• Team-oriented, reliable, and able to follow standardised recipes accurately.

• Passionate about delivering high-quality, authentic Chinese cuisine.

Why Join Us

• Work in a highly regarded, authentic Chinese restaurant with a loyal customer base.

• Supportive and multicultural work environment.

• Competitive hourly rate with long-term career development opportunities.

• Staff meals and discounted dining benefits.

• Be part of a professional kitchen team committed to excellence and authenticity.