Thai Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Hastings, New Zealand · Full-Time · $30 - $32/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Curries, stir-fries, soups, salads and entrees made the traditional way are what this Hastings job is about. A locally loved Thai restaurant in the heart of the city wants a skilled and experienced Thai Chef for a permanent, full-time role of 30 hours per week or more, cooking with fresh herbs, spices and high-quality ingredients.
The ideal candidate knows authentic Thai cuisine well and presents dishes to a consistently high standard. The business is an Accredited Employer under the AEWV scheme and is able to sponsor suitable candidates.
A Thai restaurant will look for the dishes you cook best and the pace you cope with. Applicants from Dar es Salaam or Arusha can put a Thai kitchen CV together with Build AI CV to show both.
Key Responsibilities
- Make authentic Thai curries, stir-fries, soups, salads and entrees
- See that each dish keeps to the restaurant's standard of quality, taste and presentation
- Keep daily kitchen work on track: preparation, storage and hygiene
- Contribute to menus, portion control and stock management
- Coach junior kitchen staff and keep the kitchen clean in line with all food safety and health regulations
Requirements & Eligibility
- A minimum of two (2) years as a working Thai Chef, or a relevant qualification in commercial cookery
- Proven authentic Thai cooking and strong knowledge of Thai ingredients, herbs and techniques
- Efficient in a busy kitchen, with strong teamwork and communication skills
- Flexible for weekends, evenings and public holidays as required
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