Days Bay Pavilion, a bustling Café and Bistro based in Lower Hutt, is seeking two full-time Cooks to join our progressive team. With service seven days a week for breakfast and lunch, and dinner on five nights, we offer a diverse culinary experience, ranging from pizzas cooked in our traditional wood-fired oven to a great cup of coffee.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and cook food accordingly
  • Season food by using Western cuisine cooking techniques
  • Portion food, placing on plates or takeaway boxes and adding gravies andsauces. 
  • Ensure quality of food are always delivered at the highest standard and present to customers in a timely manner
  • Assist chefs by checking food stocks and place order with suppliers. 
  • Teach and supervise kitchen junior staffs the cooking procedures by using yourcooking knowledge and experience if needed.
  • Assist chefs for planning menu and create recipes.
  • Working with other chefs to discuss food preparation issues. 
  • Prepare dietary food to meet the customer’s special needs.
  • Keep kitchen tidy and clean to meet health and hygiene regulations
  • Manage frozen and fresh food

To be successful for this role, you need:

  • 1 year relevant experience or a level 2 or above relevant qualification or a Bachelor Degree in any field.
  • Adaptable to change and able to mulfitask.
  • Able to work under pressure and work late hours and weekends.
  • Be reliable and responsible.
  • Good at time management.

In return, we will offer:

  • A supportive and friendly team environment.
  • A stable position in Lower Hutt, Wellington.
  • Good hourly rate ranges from $25.00 to $30.00.
  • Working Hours: 30 - 50 hours per week.
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