Chef

Place of Work : beans n bites at Whangaparāoa, Auckland

Work hours : 30 hours weekly on roaster Monday to Saturday, between 6 : 30 am and 5 : 00 pm, Sunday, between 7 : 00 am and 5 : 00 pm. The Employer will roster actual hours to be worked from time to time.

Job Description :

Beans n Bites is looking for a talented and passionate Chef to join our busy kitchen. We are a café with a unique Chinese-fusion menu, featuring traditional Chinese dishes alongside café-style meals. Our key offerings include dumplings, Chinese-style noodles, buns, and other Asian-inspired items, which are central to our brand and customer experience.

Responsibilities :

• Plan, prepare, and cook a variety of meals in accordance with recipes, menus, and customer preferences, focusing on our Chinese-fusion dishes and café-style items.
• Assist in menu development, including testing and refining new dishes, considering seasonality, cost, and nutritional requirements.
• Supervise and coordinate kitchen operations, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality food production.
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and workplace health and safety standards.
• Monitor inventory levels, order supplies, and manage stock rotation to maintain freshness and minimize waste.
• Train and mentor junior kitchen staff or assistants in food preparation techniques, portion control, and kitchen procedures.
• Oversee presentation, portioning, and plating of dishes to maintain consistent quality and appearance
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, including equipment, utensils, and workstations

Requirements :

Only candidates currently in New Zealand and entitled to work in New Zealand will be considered.