Chef

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Chefs to join our team in Tauranga. The successful candidates will be responsible for preparing and presenting authentic Indian cuisine, including traditional curry and tandoori dishes, while maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene.

Key responsibilities

To prepare and present Indian Curry and/or Tandoori Cuisines.

Meet the varied dietary requirements of the customers

Overall responsibility for the section's daily operations - Tandoori or Curry

Able to make traditional Indian cuisines and present them in accordance with menu

requirements

Planning and preparing menus and help in estimating cost

Creating new dishes and recipes as per the requirements of the business

Balances nutritional value of menus and ensures the quality

Make good estimations of raw material required and the cost involved

Set up work place in accordance to the business level and keep stocked for service

Ordering requests for purchasing and maintain inventory

Ensuring correct stock rotation procedures are followed

Make sure orders are filled correctly

Ensure the delivers of supplies and ingredients are fresh

Discuss with the Manager of improvements required for the growth of the business

Handling customer problems and complaints with respect to food

Able to work flexible hours at cover up large orders and catering

To preserve the food and freeze them as required

Ensure that all equipment’s are kept clean

Follow the maintenance and health and safety issues

Maintaining impeccable personal hygiene as well as high work and safety standards in the

work place

Delegating and supervising to Kitchen staff

Train and mentor junior staff

To do such other duties as the Restaurant Manager or business owner from time to time

Details of the job

Work hours - 30 hours per week,

Wages- $24.0 per hr,

Location of work – Tauranga

No. of positions - 2

Requirements of the position

Hold 3 years of relevant work experience or diploma in cookery level 4 qualification.

It will be good to hold the knowledge of curry and tandoori dishes.

Be flexible to work daily split shifts (Lunch & dinner), weekends and public holidays

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Training will be provided to the right person if needed.