Chef

Key Tasks and Responsibilities: 

• Plan and organize the preparation and cooking of a variety of traditional Vietnamese dishes

• Assists in the planning of menus and determining food quantities and costs

• Ensure food quality, presentation and consistency to meet required standards

• Manages and trains Cooks and Kitchenhands in food preparation, cooking techniques and food safety

• Oversee kitchen staff, ensuring efficient kitchen operations

• Enforce and monitor all health, safety, and sanitation standards in the cafe, ensure all requirements are met and maintained

• Assist with catering development

• Work in collaboration with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service delivery

• Orders and maintains inventory of food and kitchen supplies, ensuring it meets daily production needs

• Collaborates with management to develop new dishes and improve existing recipes

• Pay rate: Minimum $24/ hour   , Maximum $24/ hour 

  Guaranteed hours of work per week:  Minimum 35 hours, permanent full-time

  Requirements for the job:

  • At least 2 years of relevant work experience in preparing and cooking Vietnamese cuisine OR Diploma qualification or above 

  • Strong planning and organizational skills for managing food preparation and cooking processes

  • Knowledge and ability to plan and organize the preparation and cooking of food in a busy environment. 

  • Plan and add new menu items based on seasonality, customers’ preferences and feedback 

  • High standard of food safety and hygiene practices

  • Ability to manage kitchen operations and lead a team effectively 

  • Be physically fit

  • Full time availability, always available on weekends and public holidays

  • Able to do both of morning and evening shifts across a 7 days roster

  • Able to follow flexible weekly timetable

  • Reliable and having a positive attitude

  • Have good time management skills, be well organized and capable of multitasking

  • No criminal record

  • Candidates need to be NZ citizens/residents