Cook

Cook wanted

Work Location: Wellington

Employment type: Full time (guaranteed 35 hours / per week, Tuesday to Sunday), Permanent

Our pay: $25-$30 per hour depending on skills

We are a well-established popular takeaway based in Wellington.

To enhance our team, we are now looking for a cook to join our team. We are expecting someone who has a passion for food, attention to details, ability to multi-task and be a proactive member of the team.

Ideal candidates should have at least 2 year’s work experience in cooking at a commercial kitchen, or have a relevant level 2 or 3 qualification in cookery or equivalent certificates.

You are required to:

• Setting up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
• Checking ingredients to make sure the quality and freshness
• Preparing and Cooking food in various utensils and grillers
• Seasoning, portioning, adding sauces to the food during/after cooking
• Preparing food to meet client’s taste and dietary needs
• Arrange food on plates or wrap it to be taken away
• Storing and reserving food
• Assisting in planning menus, estimating food and labour costs
• Cleaning and restocking workstations and ensuring that all equipment is sanitized and prepared for the next shift.
• Checking the cleanliness of equipment and operation of machines before each run, to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Assisting with training and coordinating with junior cooks or kitchen hands, as requested by Chef

If you believe you have the relevant experience and knowledge, with the enthusiasm to take on this role, please send CV and any supporting qualifications or work experience reference here.

Attention: Please include your visa status in your cover letter if you are not a New Zealand resident.