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Job type: Full time, Permanent Minimum hours: 30 hours per week. We are a busy and fast-growing restaurant in the heart of Hamilton City. We are looking for 2 experienced Sous Chefs to join our busy team in a full time and permanent capacity. Our company name is Summit Hospitality & Catering Ltd, but we trade as Iguana Street Bar and Restaurant. Job Description - To organise an assigned section and ensure it runs efficiently and productively. - Assist in menu planning and preparatory work and offer new ideas and be creative. - Be familiar with the other kitchen sections, promoting flexibility and productivity. - Ensure all food produced is in line with kitchen recipes and standards. - Prepare and cook all food orders with a sense of urgency. - Check all food is stored and handled as per current food health and hygiene regulations. - Be familiar with and follow the Food Control Plan. - Ensure that work area, equipment and section is kept clean at all times, in accordance with current health and hygiene regulations and statutory requirement. - Monitor daily kitchen food and product requirements and advise the supervisor of these well in advance. - Discussing food preparation issues with Head Chef, Managers, Kitchen and Waiting Staff -Monitor food preparation and wastage costs control these by following efficient preparation methods and standard recipes. Preserve and freeze food when required. - Inform Head chef of any short falls in stock or ordering needed for the next day. - May assist junior chefs in training. - Ensure all maintenance problems are promptly reported to Head chef. -Any other reasonable request as required by your Head Chef The role will be for a minimum of 30 hours a week, but depending on trade levels the successful applicant could be rostered for up to 50 hours a week during busy periods. The hourly pay rate will be in the range of $28-$33. Depends on experience Requirements: Minimum 1 years’ relevant experience Level 4 Diploma or equivalent Suitable candidates should be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and a Ministry of Justice/Police check when required. If this sounds like you and you have the experience, work ethic and team attitude then please submit your CV and cover letter. In order to be considered the CV must contain the details of contactable referees as they will be contacted as part of the assessment process. Only applications that are shortlisted will be contacted.