Chef

Hospitality · Nelson, Nelson / Tasman, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25/hr

For a culinary professional specialising in Asian food, this Chef position with a well-established hospitality group in Nelson offers a structured workplace with room for skill development, professional growth and a long-term career.

The group wants an Asian Chef whose food preparation expertise is genuine and practical, and who produces dependable results under the pressure of a busy commercial kitchen. Success here comes from careful prep, precise recipes, strong teamwork, safe food handling and an eye for detail.

Candidates from India and around the world should be ready to show the hands-on capability and professional standards that an experienced Asian Chef brings.

Key Responsibilities

Cook Asian dishes in line with set recipes and quality benchmarks, drawing on practical knowledge of Asian techniques
Organise, plan and coordinate what each day's prep and cooking requires
Contribute to menu planning and to estimates of food and labour costs
Oversee quality, consistency, portioning and presentation, flagging problems and proposing practical improvements
Ready sauces, ingredients and other components ahead of service
Order and control food supplies based on kitchen needs
Run commercial ovens, grills and other cooking equipment while holding correct temperatures and food handling standards
Apply hygiene and food safety procedures consistently, including when catering for special dietary needs
Escalate kitchen issues and preparation concerns to management and collaborate closely with kitchen and service teams
Model sound cooking methods for colleagues and help train and develop the kitchen team when required
Support food preservation, freezing and storage as required
Keep a clean, organised and efficient workspace

Requirements & Eligibility

Relevant formal cookery qualification and/or a minimum of three years of relevant professional experience
Demonstrated professional experience in Asian cuisine preparation
Capacity to demonstrate genuine hands-on cooking skills
Strong understanding of how commercial kitchens are run
Capability to consistently recreate dishes in line with established recipes
Experience upholding food quality and presentation benchmarks
Sound understanding of food hygiene, food safety and safe kitchen practices
Effectiveness as part of a structured, high-performing team
Strong attention to detail
Readiness to follow instructions, procedures and established kitchen systems
Reliable, dependable and professional in approach, with ethical workplace conduct
Capacity to communicate clearly with management and colleagues
Composure and productivity during busy service periods, with a willingness to take responsibility and contribute to operational improvements
Sponsorship is available to eligible candidates

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