Cook / Chef

The owners of the Mainsail Bar and Bistro, located in Whangaproa, are looking for two new members of the kitchen team for a newly acquired 45-55 cover venue in the vicinity.

Key duties for the CHEF will include :

• planning menus, estimating food and labour costs
• monitoring stock levels and ordering food supplies
• making sure all dishes are prepared and presented to acceptable standards preparing and cooking food
• explaining and enforcing hygiene regulations
• helping select and train staff
• ensure foodstuffs are stored appropriately

Our ideal candidates will have :

At least 2 years as a CHEF in a busy kitchen and either already experienced in the above tasks or ready to step up to the next level.  A level 4 professional cookery qualification may be taken in lieu of some or all of the work experience required.

A hardworking and "can do" attitude.

Pay for this position is between $30-$32 / hr, minimum 30-35 hrs (open to negotiation) per week with flexibility of picking up more shifts when required.

For the position of a Cook, the key duties are :

At least 2 years of cooking experience in a busy kitchen and either already experienced in the above tasks or ready to step up to the next level.  A level 4 professional cookery qualification may be taken in lieu of some or all of the work experience required.

A hardworking and "can do" attitude.

Pay for this position is between $28-$29 / hr, minimum 30-35 hrs (open to negotiation) per week with flexibility of picking up more shifts when required.