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• Job title: Chef
• Company: R J Food Limited trading as Hey Bro Otorohanga
• Location: Otorohanga, Waikato
• Job type: Full-time, permanent
• Pay: $30.00 to $35.00 per hour
• Hours: Minimum 35 hours and maximum 40 hours per week
• Pay frequency: Fortnightly

About the business

R J Food Limited trading as Hey Bro Otorohanga is looking for a skilled Chef to join our team in Otorohanga, Waikato. We operate a busy food business and require a reliable and experienced Chef who can prepare quality Indian dishes and support smooth kitchen operations.

About the role

The Chef will be responsible for preparing authentic Indian dishes, managing day-to-day kitchen operations, developing menu items, and maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Prepare and cook traditional Indian dishes using authentic techniques, including tandoori dishes, curries, kebabs, tikkas, and regional specialties such as North Indian, South Indian, Mughlai, and Punjabi cuisines.
• Prepare and manage spice blends, masalas, marinades, sauces, and other ingredients to ensure consistency in taste, quality, and presentation.
• Operate kitchen equipment, including tandoor ovens, grills, fryers, and other commercial kitchen equipment.
• Manage food preparation during service and ensure meals are prepared on time and to the required standard.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff, including cooks, kitchen hands, and junior staff.
• Assist with menu planning and development based on customer preferences, seasonal ingredients, and business needs.
• Manage stock levels, food storage, ordering requirements, and wastage control.
• Ensure all food safety, hygiene, and health and safety requirements are followed at all times.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe kitchen environment.
• Work with management to improve kitchen efficiency, food quality, and customer satisfaction.

Minimum requirements

• At least two years of relevant work experience as a Chef or Cook, preferably with Indian cuisine experience; or
• A relevant Level 4 cookery qualification or higher.
• Applicants must also have good knowledge of Indian cooking techniques, spices, and ingredients.
• Ability to work in a busy kitchen environment.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow workplace instructions.
• A positive attitude and commitment to maintaining food quality and hygiene standards.

Hours and work schedule

• Minimum 35 hours and maximum 40 hours per week.
• Business hours are Monday to Sunday, 11:00 am to 10:00 pm.
• The successful applicant must be available to work rostered shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
• Minimum two weekends per month will be required.

How to apply

• Please apply with your CV and a short cover letter outlining your relevant work experience and/or qualification.

Pay: $30.00 – $35.00 per hour

Work Location: In person