49 Cook 2 jobs in New Zealand

Examining food products to ensure quality

Prepare and cook food, and season food during cooking

Adjusting the temperature of cooking equipment (e.g. ovens)

Store food in a temperature-controlled facility

Job Requirements:

NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience

We are looking for a cook specializes in preparing traditional Indian cuisine, known for its bold flavors, diverse spices, and regional variations.  To ensure the quality of the food prepared is of high standard, maintaining consistency and done in the timely fashion.

Responsibilities and Duties:
·         To prepare and present Indian food
·         Also able to prepare Curry and Tandoori cuisines
·         Preparing and cooking of all types of vegetarian and non-vegetarian (this may include ingredients such as chicken lamb, pork, beef etc) starters, mains and desserts present them in accordance with menu requirements. All items must be considered as Indian cuisine
·         Ensure meals are cooked to order correctly and cooked according to the restaurants recipes
·         Ensure that the correct meals are made for the appropriate tables or takeaway orders and that they are served in a timely manner
·         Ensure each dish leaving the kitchen is checked for quality, quantity, presentation, correct temperature and taste
·         Ensure that the correct meals are made for the appropriate tables or takeaway orders and that they are served in a timely manner
·         Assist the chef with planning and preparing menus and help in estimating cost
·         Assist in changing according to season, food trends, regional taste and client request
·         Set up work place in accordance to the business level and keep stocked for service
·         Help with ordering requests for purchasing and make sure orders are filled correctly
·         Ensure all communication between restaurant and kitchen run smoothly
·         Pointing the problems in the kitchen and resolving them quickly and efficiently
·         Able to work flexible hours at cover up large orders and catering
·         To preserve the food and freeze them as required
·         Ensure all staff are treated fairly and with courtesy
·         Maintain a good working relationship with the staff
·         Ensure that all equipments are kept clean
·         Take up the cleaning as per the roster and are correctly followed
·         Carry out necessary cleaning tasks daily and maintain highest level of restaurant cleanliness eg: clean down of kitchen tables, pans/pots and floor every night to meet the council requirements
·         Assist front of house management with immediate needs
·         Rarely the situation arises when no food orders available and for that period take up the task of cleaning and washing of kitchen dishes/pots
·         Follow the maintenance and health and safety issues
·         Maintaining impeccable personal hygiene as well as high work and safety standards in the work place
·         Train and mentor junior staff viz., kitchen hands
·         Ensure all maintenance problems are promptly reported and followed up

Please note: Duties and responsibilities are not listed in order of importance. This list is not exhaustive and you may be required from time to time carry out reasonable requests by the Restaurant Manager/Director which are not on the list.

Working conditions/Job effort
·         Physical efforts/abilities are required to perform this job: Physical requirements include standing on feet during the entire shift, carrying some large pots of sauce, string bulk quantities of food. 

Payrate - $25.50 hour per hour
Hours- 30 per week guaranteed
Location of work – Wellington

Work experience requirements
·         Hold 1 year work experience in food preparation and able to make traditional authentic Indian curry and tandoori cuisines or relevant cookery qualification Level 2.
·         Ability to work shifts, over weekends and on public holidays.
·         Be experienced in performing the tasks independently.
·         Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
·         Honest, reliable and dedicated.

Apply for the position online with CV and Cover Letter

Fortune Comapany Limited is looking for two full-time Cooks to join us in Bay of Plenty region.

The ideal candidate must have the follwings:

At lease 1 year relevant experience or 2 level 2-3 relevant qualification.

Be ft enough to work under pressure in a busy kitchen.

Must be able to work on Saturdays and work overtime.

Must be able to manage two shifts in a day.

Full commitment is required.

Job responsibilities:

Prepare and cook food accordingly.

Season food by using western cuisine cooking techiniques.

Portion food, placing on plates or takeaway boxes and adding gravies and sauces.

Ensure quality of food are always delivered at the highest standard and presents to customers in a timely manner.

Assist chefs by checking food stocks and places order with suppliers.

Teach and supervise kitchen junior staffs the cooking procedures by using your cooking knowledge and experience if needed.

Assist chefs for planning menu and create recipes.

Working with other chefs to discuss food preparation issues.

Prepare dietary food to meet the customer's special needs.

Keep kitchen tidy and clean to meet health and hygiene regulations.

Manage frozen and fresh food.

In return Fortune Company will offer：

A stable position in Bay of Plenty.

Supportive and friendly team environment.

Competitive hourly rates are from $25 to 30.

Working hours 30-50 per week.

Please note: Canditates must have the right to work in New Zealand. Applicants for this position should be NZ citizen or NZ resident visa holders.

If you feel this job is right for you, please forward your CV with a cover letter by clicking "APPLY" now.

An experienced Cook is required for our busy Indian Takeaway in Auckland.  

Company: Vijaylaxmi Limited  

Location: Auckland  

Job type: Full Time  

Duration: Permanent  

Pay: Minimum $24.50 and maximum $30.00  

Hours: Minimum 30 hours guaranteed per week  

Relevant Experience: Minimum one year  

Working hours will be between Monday and Sunday 

Job Description:  

• Preparation/Seasoning/Cooking of food  

• Must cook Indian Curries, Tandoori dishes, and Indian Sweets 

• Portioning and plating the food to ensure great presentation  

• Check and maintain food quality at all times  

• Planning a menu with the consultation of the Chef  

• Ability to adapt dishes to cater to any special dietary requirements 

• Must be able to use temperature-controlled equipment  

• Estimating kitchen materials as necessary  

• May train kitchen staff  

• Storing and labelling food in Chillers  

• Ensuring kitchen equipment is kept clean and sanitised  

• Ensure kitchen waste is kept to a minimum  

• Ensuring personal hygiene and maintaining high standards of health and safety

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Do you want to be part of a friendly, close-knit team who are striving to deliver a unique, unforgettable dining experience to Wanaka? We are Wanaka’s famous local Chinese restaurant offering delicious Chinese cuisine and an extensive beverage selection in the heart of Wanaka. We are open 7 days from 11 am to 9 pm.

We are looking for three cooks who will help our chef to work in the kitchen to ensure a smooth running of service. This role will mainly include:

• examining foodstuffs to ensure quality 
• regulating temperatures of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment 
• preparing and cooking food 
• seasoning food during cooking 
• portioning food, placing it on plates, and adding gravies, sauces and garnishes 
• storing food in temperature-controlled facilities 
• preparing food to meet special dietary requirements 
• may plan menus and estimate food requirements 
• may train other kitchen staff and apprentices

Job requirements

We are looking for a person who has the following:

·    a fair understanding of Chinese cooking,

·    great teamwork skills,

·    excellent time management skills,

·    at least 1 years of related experience or a Level 2 cooking qualification.

Job Description:

Yummy king takeaway in Waitara a is looking for some full-time Chinese Cooks to join us, mainly responsible for cooking Chinese food on our menu. This is a full time position, you will work 30-40 hours per week on the roster (minimum 30 hours guarantee),  immediate start, with hourly rate $28.00-$30.00, depends on your skills, qualification and work experience.  We open 7 days a week, please note that you may need to work on nights, weekends and public holidays.

Your duties will include:

•    examining foodstuffs to ensure quality

•    regulating temperatures of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment

•    preparing and cooking food

•    seasoning food during cooking

•    portioning food, placing it on plates, and adding gravies, sauces and garnishes

•    storing food in temperature controlled facilities

•    preparing food to meet special dietary requirements

•    may plan menus and estimate food requirements

•    may train other kitchen staff and apprentices

•    any other duties that may be assigned by the owner

Requirements:

•    At least 1 year of work experience in cooking Chinese food in commercial kitchen, or a relevant qualification at NZQF level 2 or higher

•    Available to work on weekends and public holidays when required

•    Clean police certificate

•    Drug free

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

If you believe you are the person we are looking for, please do not hesitate to apply by sending your CV and cover letter.

Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa with unlimited work right.

Job Description:

KY Fast Food & Restaurant in Stratford a is looking for some full-time Cooks to join us, mainly responsible for cooking Chinese food on our menu. This is a full time position, you will work 30-40 hours per week on the roster (minimum 30 hours guarantee),  immediate start, with hourly rate $28.00-$30.00, depends on your skills, qualification and work experience.  We open 7 days a week, please note that you may need to work on nights, weekends and public holidays.

Your duties will include:

•    examining foodstuffs to ensure quality

•    regulating temperatures of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment

•    preparing and cooking food

•    seasoning food during cooking

•    portioning food, placing it on plates, and adding gravies, sauces and garnishes

•    storing food in temperature controlled facilities

•    preparing food to meet special dietary requirements

•    may plan menus and estimate food requirements

•    may train other kitchen staff and apprentices

•    any other duties that may be assigned by the owner

Requirements:

•    At least 1 year of work experience in cooking Chinese food in commercial kitchen, or a  relevant qualification at NZQF level 2 or higher

•    Available to work on weekends and public holidays when required

•    Clean police certificate

•    Drug free

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

If you believe you are the person we are looking for, please do not hesitate to apply by sending your CV and cover letter.

Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa with unlimited work right.

Lucky 7 Takeaway in Rotorua is looking for some full-time Cooks to join us, primarily responsible for cooking Chinese-style food on our menu. This is a full-time position, where you will work 30-40 hours per week on the roster (with a minimum 30 hours guaranteed), with an hourly rate of $28.20 to $30.00, depending on your skills, qualifications, and work experience. Please be aware that you will need to work nights, weekends, and public holidays.

Key duties will include:

·    examining foodstuffs to ensure quality

·    regulating temperatures of cooking equipment

·    preparing and cooking food

·    seasoning food during cooking

·    portioning food, placing it on plates, and adding sauces and garnishes

·    storing food in temperature controlled facilities

·    preparing food to meet special dietary requirements

·    may plan menus and estimate food requirements

·    may train other kitchen staff and apprentices

·    any other duties that may be assigned by the owner.

Requirements:  

·    At least 1 year of relevant work experience in preparing and cooking food or a relevant qualification at NZQF level 2 or higher

·    Available to work on weekends and public holidays when required

·    Clean police certificate

·    Drug free

·    Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa with unlimited work right.

If you believe you are the person we are looking for, please do not hesitate to apply by sending your CV and cover letter.

Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa with unlimited work rights.

Hong Kong Chinese Takeaway Restaurant in Turangi is looking for some full-time Chinese Cooks to join us, mainly responsible for cooking Chinese style dishes. This is a full time permanent position, you will work 30-40 hours per week on the roster (minimum 30 hours guarantee), with hourly rate $28.00-30.00, depends on your skills, qualification and work experience. We open 7 days a week, please be aware that you may need to work on nights, weekends and public holidays.

Key duties will include:

•    examining foodstuffs to ensure quality

•    regulating temperatures of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment

•    preparing and cooking food

•    seasoning food during cooking

•    portioning food, placing it on plates, and adding gravies, sauces and garnishes

•    storing food in temperature controlled facilities

•    preparing food to meet special dietary requirements

•    may plan menus and estimate food requirements

•    may train other kitchen staff and apprentices

•    any other duties that may be assigned by the owner.

Requirements:

•    At least 1 year of work experience in cooking Chinese food, or a relevant qualification at NZQF level 2 or higher

•    Available to work on weekends and public holidays when required

•    Clean police certificate

•    Drug free

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

If you believe you are the person we are looking for, please do not hesitate to apply by sending your CV and cover letter.