Thai Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Hastings, New Zealand · Full-Time · $30 - $32/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Thai chefs who care about tradition may like this Hastings vacancy in New Zealand. A locally loved, long-established Thai restaurant wants a skilled and experienced chef on a permanent, full-time basis, working 30 hours a week or more, to serve dishes built on traditional recipes, top ingredients, and fresh herbs and spices in good balance.
The business is looking for deep knowledge of authentic Thai cuisine and consistently high standards on the plate. It is an Accredited Employer under the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme and can sponsor suitable candidates.
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Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook authentic Thai food, including curries, stir-fries, soups, salads and entrees
- Make sure dishes meet restaurant standards for quality, taste and presentation
- Manage daily kitchen operations such as preparation, storage and hygiene
- Plan menus and control portions with the team
- Keep an eye on stock
- Train and supervise junior kitchen staff when needed
- Keep the kitchen clean and follow food safety and health regulations
Requirements & Eligibility
- Two (2) years or more of relevant work as a Thai Chef, or a relevant qualification in commercial cookery (minimum)
- Proven authentic Thai cooking, with strong knowledge of Thai ingredients, herbs and cooking techniques
- Efficiency in a busy kitchen
- Strong teamwork and communication
- Flexibility about weekends, evenings and public holidays as required
- Willingness to work as part of a kitchen team
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