Chinese Cuisine Cook

Location

Auckland City, Auckland

Full job description

Chinese Cuisine Cook wanted.

Shanghai Food Ltd is an Auckland based company. We are looking for multiple Chinese Cuisine Cooks to join us. This is a full time role with a minimum 30 hours per week.

The main duty of this role is to prepare, season and cook Chinese cuisine to a high standard to support our business.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Inspecting and examining food ingredients to ensure they meet required quality standards for Chinese cuisine preparation.

Monitoring and adjusting temperatures of ovens, grills, and other cooking equipment to ensure proper cooking conditions.

Preparing, cooking, and presenting Chinese cuisine according to required recipes and standards.

Adding seasonings and flavourings during the cooking process to enhance taste.

Portioning and plating food, including applying sauces, gravies, and garnishes to ensure an appealing presentation.

Storing food appropriately in temperature-controlled environments to maintain freshness and safety.

Preparing meals to meet specific dietary requirements, such as vegetarian, gluten-free, or allergen-free options.

May assist in menu planning and estimating food supply requirements based on demand.

May also be responsible for training and mentoring kitchen staff and apprentices to ensure consistent quality and adherence to food safety standards

The successful candidate must have:

At least one year, ideally with two or more years of relevant work experience.

Good work attitude and good communication skills

Strong motivation

Physical fitness and could handle the heavy workload

Quality workmanship and eye for detail

Strong dedication to health and workplace safety

Excellent interpersonal skills to work with other team members.

Strong ability to work independently