Chef

We are a busy Indian restaurant located in North Shore, Auckland. We are looking for
an experienced Chef to join our kitchen team.

The successful applicant will have a knowledge of Indian cuisine, including traditional
Indian ingredients, spices, cooking techniques and food preparation methods.
This is a full-time permanent position with a minimum of 30 guaranteed hours per week
and the pay rate for this position will be 30.00 NZD per hour.

Key Responsibilities include, but not limited to
 Plan and organize daily food preparation and cooking activities according to the
restaurant's menu and as per customer’s demand.
 Prepare, cook and present a range of Indian dishes to a consistently high
standard.
 Prepare curries, tandoori dishes, vegetarian dishes, meat and seafood dishes, rice dishes, breads, starters, sauces, gravies and accompaniments.
 Prepare and portion ingredients, marinades, sauces, spice mixes and other food
components.
 Follow recipes and established cooking methods while maintaining consistent taste, quality, portion size and presentation.
 Monitor the quality and freshness of ingredients.
 Operate kitchen equipment including tandoor ovens, ovens, grills, ranges, fryers
and other cooking equipment’s in a safely manner.
 Check food during preparation and cooking to ensure appropriate flavors, texture, temperature and presentation.
 Assist with menu planning and development of new Indian dishes where required.
 Assist with food costing, portion control and stock control.
 Monitor stock levels and advise management of purchasing requirements.
 Receive, check and store food products appropriately and minimize food wastage.
 Maintain food storage, preparation and cooking practices in accordance with
New Zealand food safety requirements.
 Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and sanitation throughout the
kitchen.

 Coordinate kitchen preparation and cooking during busy service periods.
 Work with other kitchen and front-of-house staff to ensure smooth and timely service.
 Train, guide and supervise junior kitchen staff where required.
 Monitor the quality and consistency of dishes prepared by other kitchen staff.
 Follow workplace health and safety procedures.
 Report equipment faults, maintenance issues and food safety concerns to management.
 Perform other reasonable duties associated with the position of Chef.

Skills and Experience
1) To be successful in this role, you must have either a level 4 or higher Diploma in
cookery/Hospitality or relevant field OR a minimum of 3 years’ experience can
substitute the qualification.
2) Ability to independently prepare and cook a wide range of Indian dishes.
3) You must be able to work in a busy environment.
4) Ability to work independently and as part of team.

If you are an experienced Chef and possess the skills we are looking for, please apply
today.