Thai Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Hastings, New Zealand · Full-Time · $30 - $32/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
A Thai Chef is required in Hastings, New Zealand. The employer is a Thai restaurant of long standing with strong local support. Employment is permanent and full-time, and the weekly minimum is 30 hours.
Next, the kitchen itself. It produces authentic Thai food on clear foundations, namely traditional recipes, high-quality ingredients and balanced use of fresh herbs and spices. The successful chef will know this cuisine in detail and will handle each order well, from preparation to presentation.
Finally, the sponsorship position. The restaurant is confirmed as an Accredited Employer under the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme.
Prepare your documents in order, starting with the CV. It should be in English and should record your experience as a chef, your Thai specialities and any commercial cookery qualification. To save time, prepare an organised chef CV via Build AI CV.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, then cook, authentic Thai dishes (curries, stir-fries, soups, salads, entrees)
- See to it that all dishes are at restaurant standards for presentation, taste and quality
- Manage daily kitchen operations, i.e. food preparation, storage and hygiene compliance, and assist with menu planning, portion control and stock management
- Supervise junior kitchen staff as required and train them as required
- Maintain a clean kitchen in which every food safety regulation and health regulation is followed
Requirements & Eligibility
- Minimum of two (2) years' relevant work experience in the position of Thai Chef, or a relevant qualification in commercial cookery
- Proven experience as a cook of authentic Thai cuisine, and strong knowledge of Thai ingredients, herbs and cooking techniques
- Ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen; strong teamwork and communication skills
- Flexibility regarding work on weekends, evenings and public holidays as required
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