Chinese Cuisine Cook wanted.
Shanghai Food Ltd is an Auckland based company. We are looking for multiple Chinese Cuisine Cooks to join us. This is a full time role with a minimum 30 hours per week.
The main duty of this role is to prepare, season and cook Chinese 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 Chinese cuisine preparation.
- Monitoring and adjusting temperatures of ovens, grills, and other cooking equipment to ensure proper cooking conditions.
- Preparing, cooking, and presenting Chinese 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