Parkway Takeaways in Wellington is looking for 2 full-time Chinese Cooks to join our progressive team. We require 2 positive and ambitious candidates who can handle responsibility with ease whilst remaining focused and in control in a fast-paced environment.
Key tasks & responsibilities:
• Monitoring the quality of cooked foods during preparation and presentation.
• Preparing and cooking and seasoning food.
• Regulating temperatures of the cooking equipment.
• Portion food, placing on plates or takeaway boxes and adding gravies and sauces.
• Responsible for storing food in temperature controlled facilities.
• Prepare dietary food to meet the customer’s special needs.
• Planning and adjusting menus accordingly if needed.
• Keeping kitchen tidy and clean and meet cleaning and safety standards.
• Supervising, monitoring and training kitchen staff to maintain the highest standard service at all times.
• Assisting owner checking food stocks and placing order from food suppliers.
• Mastering a full knowledge of the menu and advising cooking procedures.
To be right for this role and our organization, you need:
• 1 year relevant experience OR a level 2 or above relevant qualification
• Be fit enough to work under pressure in a busy kitchen.
• Must be able to work on weekends and work overtime.
• Must be flexible to work late-night shifts and be able to manage two shifts in a day.
• Full commitment is required.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Be reliable and responsible.
• Working hard and healthy.
• Be able to pass a police check.
In return, we will offer:
- Hourly Rate: $27 - $30 per hour
- Hours per week: 30 hours to 55 hours per week
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