Cook

We are currently seeking three dedicated and reliable cooks to join our team at a South Indian takeaway restaurant in Christchurch.

Key Details:

• Guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week

• Must be available to work as per roster, including weekends and late evenings

• Pay range: $25.00 to $28.00 per hour

If you are passionate about South Indian cuisine and can work well in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Overseeing daily food preparation to maintain high standards of quality and consistency

• Training and supervising junior kitchen staff as needed

• Estimating daily production requirements and checking the quality of raw and cooked items to ensure standards are upheld

• Ensuring all food production, preparation, and presentation meets the highest quality standards at all times

• Applying knowledge of standard procedures related to food preparation, receiving, storage, and sanitation

• Maintaining a thorough understanding of all menu items, recipes, preparation methods, and presentation guidelines

• Upholding hygiene and safety protocols, and ensuring proper use of kitchen equipment and utensils

• Managing tasks efficiently to meet production deadlines

• Regularly inspecting food storage areas for correct storage practices and checking expiry dates

• Enforcing strict adherence to health codes and cleanliness standards in the kitchen and storage areas

• Ensuring accuracy in plating, including appropriate garnishing, portion sizes, and serving dishes

• Complying with all health and safety regulations

Requirements:

• 6 months to 1 year of relevant experience, or a relevant qualification

• Ability to operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently