Cooks

Cooks Wanted

We are a busy restaurant located in Christchurch, open 7 days per week. We now require 3 full-time (guaranteed minimum 30 hours per week, Monday to Sunday rotating roster.) permanent cooks to join in our team.

Role and responsibilities:

• 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

To be successful you will need to:

• Ideal candidate should have at least 1 years’ work experience in the same industry,
• Have a relevant NZ level 4 qualification or equivalent qualifications/certificates
• Have a "can-do" attitude and team Spirit
• Excellent organization and time-management skills

Benefits we offer:

• Work with a great team that focuses on delivering excellence
• A reputable company that truly values what you contribute
• A knowledgeable, high-achieving, experienced and fun team
• A competitive hourly rate of $25.00 to 30.00 per hour depending on learning abilities

Our goal is to inspire people more than managing them. We trust our teams to do what they think is best for us. In return, you will have this opportunity to gain more skills and techniques with our experienced team and improve your skills and way of working.

If you are a proactive person, and a great team player, please send your CV via Jobspace website. Priority will be given to NZ residence/citizens.

Attention: Please include your visa status in your cover letter if you are not a New Zealand resident. Only shortlisted candidates will be contracted.