Job Summary
Work location: Northshore, Auckland
Employment type: Full time
Position: Chinese Chef
Pay Rate: $24-$25 / hour
Guaranteed hours of work per week: at least 30 hours
Jumbo Seafood Albany is looking for Full-time Chef to join our dedicated and busy team. Start date immediately.
We are serving tasty Chinese Fusion Cuisine Mainly Takeaways, and Dine in.
Applicants should have a valid work right in NZ. Interviews will be arranged ASAP if you look like meet the requirements. Please apply with a CV & cover letter.
Main duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Cooking and preparing dishes in line with the quality, flavour and presentation standards;
- Participating in discussions with the head chef/manager and team to plan, update and improve menus, ensuring seasonal ingredients and customer preferences are considered;
- Assisting in the development of new recipes and creative presentation styles to enhance the dining experience;
- Discussing food preparation issues and coordinating effectively with kitchen and waiting staff;
- Ensuring that customers are served high-quality meals in a timely manner;
- Monitoring portion control and consistency in dishes served;
- Ensuring safety, hygiene and cleanliness of all kitchen, storage, and food preparation areas in compliance with health regulations;
- Assisting in monitoring storage of supplies, ensuring freshness and quality of ingredients;
- Undertaking regular stocktakes, controlling food costs, and reporting discrepancies to management;
- Checking and maintaining kitchen equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation;
- Implementing regular cleaning and waste management practices;
- May training and guide junior kitchen staff in cooking techniques, safe food handling, and workplace procedures;
- Attending frequent staff meetings to better understand customers’ demands and contribute ideas for service improvements;
- Performing any other kitchen or food preparation duties as reasonably required.
Requirements for the job:
- 2 year's Experience and Knowledge of cooking Chinese cuisine OR Chinese Cuisine Chef Level 3 occupational certificate if experience not met
- Full time availability Monday - Sunday
- Fit & No criminal record