CAFE CHEF / Healthy Concept / Kingsland Gym
We are recruiting for a Cafe Chef to join a great team @ Papagaio Health Cafe inside Health & Sports Fitness Club in Kingsland. The kitchen produces healthy food from 100% fresh ingredients, full cafe menu and Clean Eating Meals that are delivered to customers' door.
The brand is growing quickly so there are genuine prospects for career development for the right candidate. Work includes weekends on a rotating weekly roster and minimum 30 hours a week.
REQUIREMENTS: 1 - A very good grasp of "Healthy Food" and "Clean Eating" - At least a passion for it!
2 - Excellent personal presentation, work ethic and a professional and confident communication style.3 - Strong H&S and Food Hygiene knowledge and practice
4 - Excellent spoken and written English
5 - Friendly and approachable
6 - Eagerness to become part of our brand growth
YOUR EXPERIENCE: 1 - Minimum 2 years experience working in a restaurant/cafe of medium to high end quality
2 - The ability to work independently, efficiently, calmly with a positive attitude.
3 - Experience working on "free-from" food will be a plus4 - Passionate about good food, foodies and the growing "Gourmet Cafe" culture.
TASKS INCLUDE:- Planning menus, estimating food and labour costs, and ordering food supplies;
- Monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation;
- Discussing food preparation issues with Managers, Dietitians and kitchen and waiting staff;
- Demonstrating techniques and advising on cooking procedures;
- Preparing and cooking food;
- Explaining and enforcing hygiene regulations;
- Select and train staff;
- Freeze and preserve foods.
WE OFFER : 1 - A friendly & healthy working environment
2 - Salary is negotiable based on experience3 - Free staff meal on duty
4 -The opportunity to grow with the business
5 - Free club/gym membership
You MUST love serving people!
Please send your CV along with a cover letter to: andre@papagaio.co.nz.