Cook

The Cook is to perform the tasks of managing the daily operations of Hello Sushi kitchen, ensuring that the kitchen operates efficiently and profitably, ensuring customer satisfaction, and maintaining the high standards of food, service, health, and safety. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to handle multiple roles, lead team members, and show a deep understanding of Japanese cuisine. 

Our Ideal Candidate is required:
Team Leadership: Ability to work across multiple sections and effectively delegate tasks to team members.
Cultural Competency: A solid understanding of, and passion for, Japanese food.
Professional Attitude: A positive, hospitality-driven mindset with a commitment to maintaining high professional standards.

Position: Cook
Number: 3
Employment type: Permanent, Full-time

Pay: Agreements based on experience ($25-$28)
Leave: a public holiday, Annual leave, sick leave, etc. It complies with the statutory regulations.

Place of work: Tauranga Crossing mall (Next to Pak'n Save)
2 Taurikura Drive, Tauriko, Tauranga 3110

Business hours
Sunday - Wednesday: AM 6:30 ~ PM 8:00
Thursday - Saturday: AM 6:30 ~ PM 9:00
Working hours are discussed on the schedule.
(At least 30 hours, At least 5-6 days a week, including at least one weekend.)

Skills/experience required 
To be considered for this role, you must meet one of the following:
- A Bachelor’s Degree (Level 7) in any field.
- At least 2 years of relevant work experience in professional environments such as cafes or restaurants.
- A relevant NZ Register Level 4 Qualification (or higher) specifically in professional cookery.

Responsibilities:
- Responsible for planning, directing, and supervising the food preparation and cooking
activities in association with other Chefs and kitchen staff
- Prepare and cook all assortments of sushi, nigiri, sashimi and other a la carte Japanese
foods
- Prepare and cook food ingredients: raw fish, seafood, chicken, beef, vegetables and
others
- Make soup and sauces for sushi rice seasoning, teriyaki chicken, bulgogi, noodle and
salads
- Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for
cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
- Understands and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking
methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
- Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe
specifications.
- Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area, including tables, shelves, walls, grills,
broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range, and
refrigeration equipment.
- Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations.
- Assists others in closing the kitchen.
- Promptly reports equipment and food quality problems to the Kitchen Manager.
- Inform the Kitchen Manager immediately of product shortages.
- Uses our Standard Recipe Card for preparing all products.

Please send your CV with a cover letter first. No contact by phone or in person is allowed until requested. The position you apply for and your visa status must be clearly stated in your CV or cover letter. Otherwise, your application will not be considered. Further information may be requested in the CV screening. Selected applicants will be invited for an interview.