Cook

Job Description:

The Cook will be responsible for preparing and cooking authentic Greece take away with a tandoori touch, while maintaining high standards of food quality, food safety, hygiene, and efficient kitchen operations. The successful applicant will prepare traditional Greece dishes combined with tandoori-style cooking techniques to deliver unique flavours, consistency, and quality to customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing and cooking a variety of Greece dishes with tandoori influence, including souvlaki, grilled items, tandoori-style meats, takeaway meals, and other traditional food items according to established recipes.
• Preparing marinades, spice blends, sauces, and seasoning mixes using traditional methods to achieve authentic flavours.
• Marinating meats and preparing ingredients using tandoori-style techniques to ensure quality, taste, and consistency.
• Assisting with menu planning and suggesting new dishes based on seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
• Monitoring food quality at all stages of preparation, cooking, and presentation.
• Operating kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, including grills, ovens, tandoor ovens, fryers, and other specialised cooking equipment.
• Regulating cooking temperatures and ensuring proper cooking techniques are followed.
• Ensuring all food is prepared and presented in a timely manner during busy service periods.
• Maintaining cleanliness of kitchen areas, utensils, and equipment in compliance with New Zealand food safety standards.
• Storing food items correctly in temperature-controlled facilities and maintaining proper stock rotation using FIFO principles.
• Inspecting raw ingredients for freshness, quality, and suitability before use.
• Assisting with ordering supplies, managing stock levels, and minimising food wastage.
• Following workplace health and safety procedures and food hygiene regulations.
• Assisting in training junior staff and kitchen hands as required.

Skills, Qualification & Experience:

• Relevant Level 4 cookery qualification OR
• Minimum 3 years of relevant cooking experience.
• Experience in preparing Greece take away, grilled food, or tandoori-style dishes is preferred.
• Knowledge of marination techniques, spice preparation, and specialised cooking methods.
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene practices, and kitchen operations.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy takeaway environment.

If you meet the above criteria and are looking for an exciting opportunity to join our team, we would like to hear from you.

Apply now and become part of the P&G NZ Limited – Sydenham Souvlaki team.