We are looking for a chef based in Glendowie, Auckland. Our kitchen is quite
busy, the successful applicant will be a team player and will stay calm, cheerful and
focused under pressure.
Responsibilities:
- Overseeing overall operation of the kitchen
- Oversees and supervise kitchen staff, train and assist as seen fit
- Preparing ingredients and other food-related items, stored safely and ready to be cook
- Make meals to order, beautifully presented with the highest quality
- Monitor meal portion to improve consistency and reduce food waste
- Maintain good control of food stock to minimise food wastage
- Familiarises yourself with the existing Health & Safety programme and contributes to the improvement and implementation of its best practices
- Familiarise with the existing Food Control Plan Programme and Food Hygiene Regulations to contributes to the improvement and implementation of its best practices
- Arrange rosters for kitchen staff, coordinating shifts to allow for rest, ensuring that the team isprepared and ready for maximum productivity
- Maintain optimum food and supplies stock level, placing orders as necessary
- Keep track of food stock, evaluate and improve food control to minimise food wastage
- Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and other kitchen staff
- Develop recipes and determine how to present the food, ensuring that the recipes are sustainable, efficient and cost-effective
- Regularly check freshness of food and ingredients
- Plan menus and ensure consistent and uniform serving sizes and quality of meals
- Inspect supplies, equipment and work areas for cleanliness and functionality
- Monitor sanitation and maintain hygienic best practices and follow safety standard
- Job Requirements:
- At least 3 years of experience working as a chef in a commercial kitchen. A cookery qualification (Level 5 or higher) may be an alternative.
- Ability to multi-task and cope under pressure.
- Honest, reliable, and excellent time management skills.
- Hardworking, enjoy being busy and productive.
- Punctuality is very important.