POEA Job Position: Chef

Location: New Zealand

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Level 5 National Diploma in Hospitality or Equivalent
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience at a similar or senior role

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work effectively and productively with the other Chefs, Kitchen Staff, Waiting Staff and Suppliers.
• Ongoing monitoring of food standards and quality, consistency, quantity, temperature, and presentation.
• Prepare food in a timely manner.
• Attend regular meetings with kitchen staff to ensure smooth running and management of the kitchen.
• Ensure all areas satisfy stringent hygiene and work and safety requirements.
• Manage all stock ordering to the correct quantities, quality and price and storage under the correct conditions and stock takes.
• Regularly update your knowledge and skills for restaurant excellence.
• Manage and exceed diners’ expectations and dining experience.
• Any other duties the employer may reasonably require.
• Following the recipe book to create high quality dishes
• Monitor food and stock levels
• Do prep work as requireda
• Check dates on food items and discard as required