Employer: Thonglor Limited
Employment type: Permanent Fulltime
Role: Thai Cook
Hours: Minimum 30 hours per week
Location: Christchurch
Salary: $25.00 – $30.00 per hour
Thonglor Thai Restaurant is a vibrant and busy dining venue known for authentic Thai cuisine, warm hospitality, and memorable functions and catering services. Rooted in traditional Thai flavours and refined for the local palate, our kitchen delivers dishes with bold authenticity, balance, and unwavering consistency.
We are currently seeking a dedicated and passionate Thai Cook to join our team. This is a long-term opportunity ideal for someone who is committed to maintaining high culinary standards while helping elevate Thai cuisine to new heights.
Responsibilities:
• Prepare and cook a variety of authentic Thai dishes.
• Take charge of a cooking station e.g., curry, wok, or prep counter
• Ensure consistency in flavour, presentation, and portion control
• Assist daily kitchen operations
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness
• Collaborate closely with other team members.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen, especially during busy service and catering functions
You will bring:
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• A positive, reliable, and proactive attitude
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen
• Good understanding of Thai ingredients, cooking techniques, and kitchen equipment
• Knowledge of food safety and safe food handling practices
• Willingness to learn and develop skills further
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays
Minimum Requirements:
To be considered for this role, applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:
• A minimum of 6 months’ relevant experience working in a Thai kitchen; OR
• A degree qualification in any field, together with National Skill Standard Testing Level 1 (Thai Cook) certification from Thailand; OR
• A Cookery Level 4 qualification (or overseas equivalent)
If you are passionate about Thai cooking and would like to be part of a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV along with a brief introduction outlining your experience.