Chef

We are looking for Chef to work in our restaurant for Otautau Hotel, and will be responsible for the below mentioned duties:

• Responsible for planning the menu, food cost estimating and ordering food supplies.
• Carry out meal preparation and food service in accordance with our internal standards.
• Monitor kitchen stock and complete daily, and weekly stock orders as required.
• Ensure that wastage is kept to a minimum and all of it is recorded.
• Ensure that the kitchen is left tidy, clean and organized at the end of service.
• Kitchen Maintenance- to ensure all appliances and equipment are in good, safe working condition.
• Handle all customer complaints and resolve issues appropriately.
• Modify the recipes to meet customer needs and requests.
• Responsible for upholding the standards of the New Zealand Food Safety Program.
• Discuss food preparation issues with management and suggest ways of improvement.
• Coordinate with the front desk, serving correct food items as per the customer’s order.

Work for minimum of 30 hours per week.

Other important requirements:

• Minimum of 6 months of relevant experience or relevant qualification is needed
• Interpersonal skills
• Available to work on weekends and on public holidays
• Should be available for shifts as per the requirement.
• Physically fit to stand for long hours
• Good coordination skills
• Team-worker
• Calm and composed individual

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 – $33.00 per hour