Cook

Two Full-time Cooks are needed!

We are looking for Two dedicated Cooks to work in our busy takeaways.

About the business:

Dragon Horse Takeaways Onehunga is located at 284 Onehunga Mall, Onehunga, Auckland, a business area. Our takeaways offer a menu with over 30 items and services both in Kiwi style and traditional Chinese cuisine.

About the role:

The suitable candidates will join our great food service team and take responsibility for ensuring that all food is produced in an effective and timely manner. Candidates need to work from a minimum of 30 hours to a maximum of 40 hours per week between Tuesday to Sunday from 12:00 am to 10:30 pm. Working more than 40 hours may be required with additional hourly payment, but overtime will be no more than 8 hours per week. Applicants are able to work during weekends and public holidays.

Reporting to the Manager, your responsibilities will include:

·       Inspect food ingredients and supplies to ensure freshness and quality before preparation.

·       Operate and regulate temperatures of grills, ovens, fryers, and other cooking equipment.

·       Prepare and cook food items according to standardized recipes and procedures.

·       Season dishes appropriately during cooking to maintain flavor consistency.

·       Portion, plate, and garnish food items, including adding sauces and toppings as required.

·       Store food properly in refrigerators or freezers to maintain safety and quality.

·       Adapt food preparation to accommodate special dietary requests (e.g., allergies, vegetarian options).

·       Assist in menu planning and estimating daily food requirements as needed.

·       Help train and guide junior kitchen staff or apprentices in cooking techniques and safety practices.

Pay

We offer a considerable pay rate between $29/hour – $32/hour for ordinary working hours and a higher pay rate for overtime, depending on your skills and performance.

Qualification and Experience:

NZ Certificate L4 or higher, or 2 years of relevant experience

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit.

Contact:

If this sounds like you, apply now with your CV and Cover letter to [email protected]. Applications are open for two weeks from 5 November 2025.