Thai Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Hastings, New Zealand · Full-Time · $30 - $32/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
A locally loved Thai restaurant in Hastings, New Zealand, has a permanent full-time opening for a skilled, experienced Thai Chef, rostered for at least 30 hours each week. Guests come for authentic Thai food made the traditional way, using top-quality ingredients and fresh herbs and spices in careful balance.
You will bring deep knowledge of authentic Thai cooking and the ability to prepare, cook and present each dish to a high and consistent standard. The restaurant is an Accredited Employer under the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme, which makes visa sponsorship possible.
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Key Responsibilities
- Cook authentic Thai dishes such as curries, stir-fries, soups, salads and entrees
- Check that taste, quality and presentation match restaurant standards
- Oversee daily kitchen operations, including prep, storage and hygiene compliance
- Contribute to menu planning, portion control and stock management, and supervise and train junior kitchen staff as required
- Keep the kitchen clean and follow all food safety and health regulations
Requirements & Eligibility
- Relevant work experience of at least two (2) years as a Thai Chef, or a relevant qualification in commercial cookery
- Demonstrated skill cooking authentic Thai cuisine, with a strong understanding of Thai ingredients, herbs and cooking techniques
- Able to work efficiently in a busy kitchen
- Strong teamwork skills
- Strong communication skills
- Flexible enough to work weekends, evenings and public holidays when needed
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