Asian Cuisine Cook

Asian Cuisine Cook wanted. Workplace: Hawera

We are a Hāwera-based business currently seeking multiple Asian Cuisine Cooks to join our team. These are full-time positions with a guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week, offering the chance to work in a busy kitchen environment, preparing dishes to a high standard.

The main duty of this role is to prepare, season and cook Asian cuisine to a high standard to support our business.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Inspecting and examining food ingredients to ensure they meet required quality standards for Asian cuisine preparation.

• Monitoring and adjusting temperatures of ovens, grills, and other cooking equipment to ensure proper cooking conditions.

• Preparing, cooking, and presenting Asian cuisine according to required recipes and standards.

• Adding seasonings and flavourings during the cooking process to enhance taste.

• Portioning and plating food, including applying sauces, gravies, and garnishes to ensure an appealing presentation.

• Storing food appropriately in temperature-controlled environments to maintain freshness and safety.

• Preparing meals to meet specific dietary requirements, such as vegetarian, gluten-free, or allergen-free options.

• May assist in menu planning and estimating food supply requirements based on demand.

• May also be responsible for training and mentoring kitchen staff and apprentices to ensure consistent quality and adherence to food safety standards

The successful candidate must have:

• At least one year, ideally with two or more years of relevant work experience.
• Good work attitude and good communication skills
• Strong motivation
• Physical fitness and could handle the heavy workload
• Quality workmanship and eye for detail
• Strong dedication to health and workplace safety
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work with other team members.
• Strong ability to work independently