Indian Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Auckland, New Zealand · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
Swapping the Indian Ocean breeze for an Auckland kitchen? This restaurant needs a permanent, full-time Indian Chef who can cook South Indian, North Indian and Tandoori food to an authentic standard.
You would prepare the dishes, watch quality through to presentation, add to menu planning and guide junior cooks and kitchenhands. The employer says Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) sponsorship support may be offered to the right candidate who meets Immigration New Zealand requirements.
Cooks who have worked with live fire and fermented batters will find the duties familiar, and a short, honest summary of that experience will serve you best.
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Key Responsibilities
- Prepare gravies, regional curries, tandoor items and specialty breads
- Practise dosa and idli batter fermentation, spice blending and tandoor management
- Look over the quality of dishes during preparation and presentation
- Contribute to menu planning and dish development
- Work with chefs, cooks and front-of-house, and guide junior cooks and kitchenhands
- Keep food hygiene high and follow New Zealand food safety and health and safety rules
- Rotate the stock
- Check what is delivered and control portions
Requirements & Eligibility
- At least 3 years of commercial kitchen work in authentic South Indian, North Indian and Tandoori cuisine
- Practical knowledge of regional techniques, batter fermentation, spice blending and commercial tandoor equipment
- NZQF Level 4 or equivalent culinary qualification is beneficial; substantial proven experience will be considered
- Efficient under pressure
- Good communication
- Teamwork
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