Japanese Cuisine Chef (CDP)

Well established Asahi Japanese Restaurant in Orewa is looking for a Chef experiended in Japanese cuisine

Current vacant position: CDP for Hot Food Section x 1

This is a full time, permanent position with guaranteed weekly working hours of 30 hours. We will offer the wage from $28.00 - $32.00 per hour based on your experiences and skills.

No formal cooking qualification is required for this position but previous relevant experience is essential.

• Must have at least 3-4 years of work experience in a commercial kitchen including a minimum 2 years of work experience in Japanese and/or Korean cuisine
• Cookery training at Level 4 or higher is an advantage but not mandatory
• Good knowledge and skills in cooking Japanese/Korean cuisine, sauces, and food ingredients
• Having a good knowledge of handling seafood and Asian ingredients
• Ability to make foods on time
• Ability to work under pressure without supervision
• Good kitchen management and time organization skills under pressure including stocktaking and placing order
• Good communicator
• Ability to lead a team with strong team spirit including training
• Innovative ideas and enthusiasm for food
• Flexibility on working hours/ability to work shifts, weekends, and late night
• High standard of knowledge of food hygiene and safety

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Managing day to day operation of Hot Food Section
• Preparing the highest quality of foods and standard of services to ensure the customers’ satisfaction
• Preparing food items
• Menu planning and costing in association with other chefs
• Monitoring the quality of raw and cooked food products to restaurant standards
• Ordering and storing
• Food Control Plan knowledge
• Enforcing food hygiene, health and safety including cleaning schedules
• Training and demonstrating techniques to junior kitchen staff
• Managing food storage and preservation

If you think you have what it takes then please send your CV along with a cover letter confirming your work experiences, training and reference to ***email_hidden*** by 13 July 2026.

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