Job Description:
K3N ENTERPRISES LIMITED T/A ARO VALLEY FOODMARKET is looking for a talented COOK at Wellington, and we are You will be responsible for ensuring the restaurant’s smooth kitchen operation and customer satisfaction by preparing delightful food. We guarantee a minimum of 30 hours per week with a pay rate between $23.50 to $27.00/- an hour
Required for our store located at ARO VALLEY, WELLINGTON, New Zealand.
Job duties:
Some of the duties and responsibilities you will be responsible for include:
- Examining foodstuffs to ensure quality and perishability.
- Maintain clean and tidy working areas to prevent cross-contamination
- Advise Kitchen staff on food preparation, cooking techniques and food safety
- Regulating the temperature of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment.
- Preparation of Indian Punjabi Gravies, Chinese dishes, chaat, kachori, and other hot food item recipes, as well as plating.
- Take a note of all stocks and inform the manager about the required stock ordering.
- Set up all the deliveries to routine customers.
- Preparing and cooking food
- Seasoning food during cooking.
- Portioning Food, placing it on plates and adding gravies, sauces and garnishes
- Storing food in temperature–controlled facilities.
- Maintain kitchen health and safety compliance.
- Keep the kitchen clean.
- Other duties as required.
- Instruct the delivery staff according to the orders from specific customers.
- Keep all kitchen utensils, tools, and equipment well-maintained.
Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience for the role of Cook
- Minimum qualification of Diploma can substitute the requirement of work experience.
- The selected candidate will receive detailed training.
- Basic communication skills and basic knowledge of technology to operate the equipment.
- Able to work independently and make decisions in the kitchen for the betterment of the business.
- Pass random drug and alcohol tests (when required)
- Clear criminal record
- Have an excellent manner with people, especially team members.
- Reliable and flexible to change.
- Must be able to work across any shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
- Must be able to work in split shifts
- Must be a fit, quick thinker, reliable, trustworthy, and self-motivated
- Able to lift weights up to 25kg.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a passionate and enthusiastic team, so if your skills and attributes match, we want to hear from you.