Chefs, Cooks, Kitchen hands

Chefs Job duties –

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

- Monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation

- Discussing food preparation issues with Managers, Dietitians and kitchen and waiting staff

- Demonstrating techniques and advising on cooking procedures

- Preparing and cooking food

- Explaining and enforcing hygiene regulations

- May select and train staff

- May freeze and preserve foods

Requirements of Chefs -

- Either minimum 1 year of work experience, or relevant level 2 or 3 qualification

- Be available to work on weekends and public holidays as per the roster

- Flexibility to work within a 7-Days a week operation including split shifs

- Be able to work in a fast-paced environment with good communication skills and team spirit

Cook Job duties -

- Examining foodstuffs to ensure quality

- Regulating temperatures of ovens, grills and othercooking equipment

- Seasoning food during cooking

- Portioning food, placing it on plates, and adding gravies, sauces and garnishes

- Storing food in temperature controlled facilities

- Preparing food to meet special dietary requirements

- May plan menus and estimate food requirements

- May train other kitchen staff and apprentices

- Preparing and cooking food

Requirements of the Cooks-

- Either minimum 1 year of work experience, or relevant level 2 or 3 qualification

- Be available to work on weekends and public holidays as per the roster

 Flexibility to work within a 7-Days a week operation including split shifs

- Be able to work in a fast-paced environment with good communication skills and team spirit

Kitchen Hand duties –

-Wash utensils, dishes and return to the kitchen and make sure they are stored appropriately.

-Clean food preparation equipment, floors and other kitchen tools or areas.

-packing food and beverage trays for serving

-Dispose of rubbish.

-Follow all hygiene and Health and Safety regulations within the kitchen.

-Assist the Chef in the preparation and cooking of food, as required.

-Follow direction toward portion control, cooking standards and wastage

-Maintain a positive and motivated work ethic in the kitchen at all times.

-Handle, sort, store and distribute food items.

-Follow instructions from the Chef or nominee.

-Any other duties the employer may reasonably require.

Requirements of the Kitchen hands - This role is an entry level position with no qualifications, skills and experience required as all training will be provided on the job.

If this sounds like you, please send your CV. You must have NZ citizenship, permanent