We are seeking an experienced and motivated Chef to join our team at AA Supermarket. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of dishes, maintaining consistent food quality and presentation, managing food preparation and kitchen operations, and ensuring all meals meet food safety and hygiene standards. The Chef will also maintain a clean and organised kitchen while complying with workplace health and safety requirements.
OBJECTIVE: Perform routine tasks associated with ensuring the high performance of the kitchen. To correctly follow all procedures set out. To maintain consistency throughout all aspects of kitchen management.
Key Responsibilities
- Consistently deliver high standards of products in the kitchen
- Monitoring and adhering to hygiene regulations and standards.
- Food preparation and cooking.
- Able to prepare variety of pies.
- Ensuring presentation of all menu items to correct specifications and correct portion sizes.
- Ensuring the correct procedures and methods for all recipes are being followed.
- Correctly manage prep lists daily.
- Correctly manage the ordering process daily and liaise with suppliers when needed.
- Manage deliveries and invoices of goods being delivered.
- Assist with the introduction of new menus.
- Monitor the speed at which our product reaches our guests.
- Point of contact for all kitchen issues addressed by the manager.
- Ensure all staff are well presented and adhere to uniform guidelines.
- Reporting complaints, accidents, and incidents immediately and documenting on the appropriate form
- Any other tasks as reasonably required.
- Comply with all aspects of any contract, project or task and deliver customer services that meet or exceed the expectation of the customer or business.
Other Specifications
- Can work unsupervised or as part of a team
- Willing to undergo pre-employment drug screening
- Calm, professional temperament and good communication skills
- Strong work ethics
Applicants for this position should be a New Zealand citizen/resident or hold a valid NZ work visa.
Employer Request: “We prefer a video profile with your application - it helps us get to know you better and may increase your chances of being shortlisted.”