Cody’s Restaurant is a busy Chinese restaurant in Queenstown, and we are looking for some full-time chefs who specialising in Chinese cuisines and recipes to join our Kitchen team.

This is a full time permanent position, you will work 30-40 hours per week on the roster, with hourly rate $28.00 - $35.00, depends on your skills, qualification and work experience.

Candidates for this position must have at least 2 years’ relevant working experience in a commercial kitchen or a Diploma in cookery at level 5 or higher.

Our business operates 7 days a week, so please be aware that you may be required to work up to 10 pm on weekend shifts and public holidays.

Key Duties include:

  • planning and updating our menus
  • estimating food and labour costs for our restaurant
  • ordering food supplies regularly
  • monitoring the quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation
  • discussing food preparation issues with manager, kitchen, and waiting staff
  • demonstrating techniques and advising on cooking procedures
  • preparing and cooking food
  • explaining and enforcing hygiene regulations
  • selecting and training kitchen staff when required
  • may freeze and preserve foods

We expect you to have:

  • At least 2 year work experience in commercial kitchen, or a Diploma in cookery at level 5 or higher
  • Flexibility to work on weekends, nights and public holidays
  • Drug free with a clean police record

If you believe you are the person we are looking for, please do not hesitate to apply by sending your CV and cover letter.

Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. 

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