We are an established cafe and restaurant based in Ellerslie, Auckland, serving fresh, seasonal food to a loyal local customer base. We are looking for an experienced and passionate Chef to join our kitchen team.

Job Description

This role will include, but not be limited to:

  • Planning menus, estimating food and labour costs, and ordering food supplies

  • Monitoring the quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation

  • Discussing food preparation issues with managers and 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

  • Developing and updating seasonal cafe and restaurant menu items

More details about the position

  • Location: Ellerslie, Auckland

  • Job type: Full-time, Permanent

  • Number of positions for this job: 1

  • Pay rate: $29.00 per hour

  • Hours per week: minimum 30 hours, maximum 55 hours per week

The successful applicant must have:

  • A relevant cookery qualification (e.g. NZQF Level 5 Diploma in Cookery or equivalent) OR at least three years of relevant commercial cooking experience

  • Proven experience preparing and cooking food to a high standard in a busy kitchen

  • Knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations

  • Ability to plan menus and manage food and labour costs

  • Good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a kitchen team

Applicants for this position should have NZ residence or a valid NZ work visa. Please tell us your visa status when applying for this role. If you meet the above requirements, please send us your CV.

 

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