Description

We're on the lookout for two caring and capable Chefs to join our kitchen team in Auckland. Our mission is to create a relaxed atmosphere where friends, family and our customers can come together to enjoy delicious food. Key Responsibilities • Be familiar with daily and ongoing menus, functions, specials, etc. • Offer ideas for new dishes and, when invited, submit new items on the menu. • Ensure individual sections and responsibilities are ready to meet daily, functional and special requirements. • Manage food costs and actively pursue cost-saving measures. • Monitor the productivity of the Kitchen • Ensure each component of a dish prepared is up to standard and properly cooked and delivered on time. • Follow recipes and instructions carefully. • Maintain standard recipes of all menu items • Prepare and cook appropriate amounts of stock to meet demand but avoid waste. • Supervise and maintain quality control for outgoing meals and incoming produce according to specifications. • Works within Health, Safety and Hygiene standards at all times • Remains flexible to accommodate additional requests and responsibilities as required • Keeps calm and manages stressful situations effectively • Communicate effectively with colleagues and customers • Manages and directs kitchen staff • Ensure a high level of cleanliness is maintained in your area • Ensure Food Safety responsibilities are being met • Actively interacts with internal and external customers to anticipate needs • Interact with staff professionally and positively to foster good rapport, promote team spirit and ensure effective two-way communication • Communicates problems, resolved or unresolved, to your manager • Work in line with business needs What We Are Looking For -- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a professional kitchen. --A solid understanding of kitchen operations and service flow. -Commitment to quality, cleanliness, and efficiency -A passion for food and the restaurant industry. Permanent --Full time (minimum 30 hours, maximum 40 hours per week), on a roster system that can include weekends, evenings and some public holidays. What To Do Next If you're excited to be part of this innovative team, send us your CV. We'd love to hear from you!