Assistant Cook

Assistant Cook

We are looking for Assistant Cooks to work for our busy restaurant, PISTA HOUSE NZ LIMITED. Candidate should pass a background check and be physically fit. New Zealand citizen or resident will be getting extra credit.

Assistant Cook

The job is full time permanent and in Auckland. The minimum work will be 32 hours pw and maximum will be 46 hours pw. The minimum wage is $28.50 ph and maximum wages will be $32.00ph. There will be one and half overtime payment.

Job Description:

• The duties of the employee shall be:

• To be a full-time Assistant Cook of the employer

• Assisting in taking and serving food orders, and receiving payments from customers

• Assisting in washing, cutting, measuring, and mixing food for cooking

• Supporting in preparing and cooking bulk foods

• Assisting to prepare, season, and cook food in a dining, buffet, and catering establishment

• Assisting in preparing and cooking food to meet special dietary requirements

• Assisting in operating cooking equipment such as ovens, grills, microwaves, and deep-fat fryers

• Helping maintain temperatures of ovens and other cooking equipment

• Assisting in cleaning food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils, and ensuring that the kitchen premises are at all times kept clean and well maintained

• Assisting in portioning food and placing it on plates, adding gravies

• Supporting senior kitchen staff and assisting in training on safety procedures

• Assisting in garnishing food as per request

• Assisting in receiving, checking, and storing kitchen supplies and preparing food as per Council requirements and regulations relating to food safety

• Assisting to estimate food requirements and plan menus

• Assisting in ensuring that the premises are not subjected or exposed to any fire risks and that all fire safety regulations are met at all times

• Reporting promptly to the employer any complaints

• Following instructions from the Cook and Owner in all aspects

Skill Requires for Cooks

• Two years of relevant work experience
• Must have the ability to assist the head cook to prepare and cook a variety of Asian dishes, with a strong knowledge of authentic recipes
• Must possess a sound understanding of health and safety standards in a commercial kitchen environment
• Must be cooperative, respectful, and able to work harmoniously with fellow team members

If you are a New Zealand citizen or resident please mention it in your application/CV, which will carry an extra credit.