Cook

PANDA SPICY EXPRESS Limited is one of the Chinese Restaurants based in Auckland, New Zealand.

Due to business needs, they are now looking for 3 cooks to join our busy restaurant team.

All the positions are permanent with a guaranteed minimum of 30 working hours per week.The main job responsibilities include but not limit to :

Setting up workstations with all the needed ingredients and cooking equipmentChecking ingredients to ensure the quality and freshnessPreparing and cooking Chinese food in various utensils and grillsSeasoning, portioning, adding sauces to the food during / after cookingPreparing food to meet client's taste and dietary needsArrange food on plates or wrap it to be taken awayStoring and reserving foodAssisting in planning menus, estimating food and labour costsCleaning and restocking workstations and ensuring that all equipment is sanitized and prepared for the next shift.Checking the cleanliness of equipment and the operation of machines before each run, to ensure compliance with health and safety regulationsAssisting with training and coordinating with junior cooks or kitchen hands, as requested by the Executive Chinese Chef

To be successful, you will need to

NZQA Level 4 or above qualificationAt least 2 years of work experience in cooking Asian and Chinese cuisine could substitute the qualification requirementHave the skills and knowledge to operate the Asian wok and knifeFlexibility to work on weekend and night shifts, overtime may be requiredHas a positive and willing attitude to learn