Cook

Job Position: Cook

Location: Christchurch

Employment Type: Full-time

Employer: Happy Morning Ltd

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Cook to join our vibrant team at our Chinese restaurant. If you are passionate about Asian cuisine and enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Key Reponsibilities:

• Prepare and cook authentic Chinese dishes to a high standard
• Ensure consistency in taste, presentation, and quality
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen at all times
• Follow food safety procedures and kitchen policies
• Work collaboratively with kitchen staff and front of house team
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure all prepped items are delivered on time. 
• Assist with the provision of food preparation to support efficient operation of the kitchen
• Learn and keep up-to-date ongoing fit-for-purpose sanitation practices and ensure kitchen staff complies to sanitation standards. 
• Conduct daily inspection of all areas of the facility to ensure compliance with fit-for-purpose established standards for kitchen compliance.
• Proactively maintain equipment to ensure top performance
• Estimate food preparation amounts for costing purposes when required. 
• Working with team members to improve operation and workflows of kitchens
• Other fair and reasonable duties from time-to-time if required. 

Requirements:

• At least 2 years of relevant work experience or a relevant qualification in cookery equivalent to level 4 or above. 
• Commitment to cleanliness, food safety and attention to detail
• Willingness to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays
• Team player with great communication skills, a strong work ethic and genuine passion for cooking. 

Please note this is a full time position with a guaranteed hours of at least 30 hours per week.