Indian Chef

The job advertisement clearly states the location at 308 Queen Street, Masterton and offers a compliant hourly wage rate between $27.00 and $30.00 per hour for a permanent role for indian Chef.

Key Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Menu Execution: Prepare and cook authentic Indian cuisine, including traditional curries, tandoori dishes, breads, and regional specialties.
• Spice Management: Standardize, mix, and blend complex spice combinations to maintain authentic flavor profiles.
• Kitchen Operations: Manage daily food preparation, portion control, and beautiful plate presentations.
• Hygiene & Safety: Maintain strict food hygiene, cleanliness, and health and safety standards across the kitchen.
• Inventory Control: Monitor stock levels, order supplies, and minimize food waste.
• Teamwork: Supervise, train, and coordinate kitchen hands and junior cooks during busy services. [1]

3. Skills, Experience, and Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of proven professional experience cooking authentic Indian cuisine in a commercial kitchen.
• Qualifications: A relevant qualification in Culinary Arts or Commercial Cookery (e.g., NZQF Level 4 certificate or equivalent overseas diploma) is preferred but not required if backed by extensive work experience.
• Technical Skills: Advanced knowledge of traditional tandoor oven operations, curry bases, and commercial kitchen equipment.
• Attributes: Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment, strong communication skills, and reliability.