Cook

We are looking for Cook for a busy Restaurant in Tauranga Region. Great opportunity to work with a friendly team in a busy workplace.

Job duties:

• Performing all the essential food preparation, seasoning and cooking

• Responsible to cook varieties of Indian curries and tandoori dishes

• Regulating temperatures of cooking equipment during the cooking process

• Maintain and ensure food quality at all times

• Prepare the gravies and sauces as per the business requirements

• Storing food in chillier and freezer as required

• Stocktaking and reporting it to the Chef

• Assist in developing recipes & present the food

• Assist with the serving sizes and quality of meals

• Ensure the food is presented, portioned and garnished correctly

• Prepare the food as per the request of customers with dietary requirements

• Required to check freshness of food & ingredients

• Clean and keep the kitchen as required by NZ health standards

• Maintaining hygiene at all times

• Train other kitchen staff whenever require

Candidate requirements:

• 3 years of relevant work experience or Level 4 qualification

• Hold knowledge to prepare authentic Indian curry and tandoori cuisines including snacks

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

• Willing to work on weekends

• Be able to work in a team and take direction from supervisors

• Have good interpersonal and communication skills

• Have a can do attitude and good work ethic