PATEL INVESTMENTS 2021 LIMITED T/A THE STORE WESTOWN is looking for two COOKS at New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand, where 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 $26.00 to $28.00/ hour.
Job duties:
Some of the duties and responsibilities you will be responsible for include:
· Examining foodstuffs to ensure quality and perishability.
· Ensure 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 food items, including Pizza, Fried Chicken, Butter Chicken, Chicken Tikka Masala, various Curries, and French Fries, following the menu recipes and presentation standards.
· Preparing a variety of dishes such as different styles of Pizza, crispy Fried Chicken, traditional Butter Chicken and Chicken Tikka Masala, assorted Curries, and French Fries, ensuring consistency with the menu and maintaining high-quality plating and presentation.
· Train the kitchen staff and provide them with feedback on a timely basis.
· Take a note of all stocks and inform the manager about the required stock ordering.
· Ensure deliveries are aligned with FIFO (First in First Out) to online customers.
· Preparing, marinating, and cooking seasoning and in-house sauces.
· 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.
· Other duties to ensure smooth operation kitchen aligned with business.
· 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 to work for the role. However, qualification of NZQF Level 2 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.