🥢 About the Role

Wongkok Cafe & Bar is seeking a reliable and experienced Chinese Cuisine Cook to join our busy kitchen team. This position involves evening and late-night shifts, reflecting our extended opening hours, and requires the ability to consistently prepare authentic Chinese dishes to a high standard.

🧑‍🍳 Key Responsibilities

  • Preparing and cooking a range of Chinese dishes, including stir-fries and clay pot meals

  • Ensuring meals meet presentation, portion, and quality standards

  • Maintaining a clean and hygienic kitchen workspace at all times

  • Supporting the head chef during busy periods

  • Monitoring stock levels and ensuring correct food storage

📋 What We’re Looking For

  • Minimum two years’ full-time experience as a cook specialising in Chinese cuisine OR holds Chinese Certificate of Occupational Skill Level 3, in traditional cuisine.

  • Confident working with woks, high-heat cooking, and multiple dish preparation

  • Available to work rostered shifts, including nights, weekends and public holidays

  • Sound understanding of food safety and hygiene practices

  • Able to work well under pressure in a physically demanding environment

📩 How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant cooking experience OR the relevant certificate.

 

Employer Questions

Your application will include the following question(s):

  • Do you currently reside in New Zealand?
  • Are you a New Zealand citizen or resident?
  • If not, do you hold a visa with unlimited work rights in New Zealand?
  • Are you available to work at least 30 hours per week?
  • Are you able to work late-night shifts (up to 4 am), as well as on weekends and public holidays?
  • Do you have at least two years’ full-time experience as a cook specialising in Chinese cuisine OR OR holds Chinese Certificate of Occupational Skill Level 3, in traditional cuisine.
  • Are you confident working with woks, high-heat cooking, and multiple dish preparation
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