Chef Required For Busy Indian Restaurant

We are an authentic Indian restaurant who provides only the highest quality meals made from the freshest ingredients.

We are seeking a Chef to join our company in Canterbury, New Zealand.The purpose of this position is to use your flair and experience as a Chef to continue to drive the restaurant forward whilst maintaining the food quality and customer service.Reporting directly to the Director and working with the Restaurant Manager, some of your responsibilities include :

• Cooking elements of every dish, preparing side dishes, breads, pickles and garnishes
• Tracking and ensuring all food stock requirements
• Ensuring all procedures and work environments meet hygiene and safety standardsTo be successful in this role you will need to have at least two years of experience in a similar position.

You must have an understanding of Indian flavours and techniques and must be able to use a Tandoor.

This position would best suit someone who is highly motivated, has attention for detail and possesses a great knowledge of Indian flavours.

Someone who is proactive, honest and reliable would be the ideal candidate for this position.

You must have a mature attitude and use initiative in the kitchen.

You will need to be available in the weekends and on public holidays.

Please note that drug testing will be conducted as necessary in the assessment of your suitability to ensure that you will be able to work in the environment and with our equipment successfully.

We will guarantee at least 30 hours of work per week.

The minimum payrate we are looking at is $27 per hour and the maximum payrate we are looking at is $28 per hour.

All applicants will need to be able to lawfully work full time in New Zealand.