Chef
Chef Position Available – Start ASAP! (Pizza Express - Auckland)
Are you an experienced chef ready to run a kitchen on your own?
The Role, at Pizza Express in Auckland is looking for a skilled and reliable chef to manage kitchen operations independently.We're getting busier, and as such need some more help in the kitchen! This role is ideal for a passionate, hardworking individual, with a commitment to high standards and an interest in learning and developing their skills in the kitchen.
Your main responsibilities include:
Completing ordering and stocktaking to plan and manage food costs.- Ability to manage the kitchen solo
- Available Monday to Sunday (Until Late Night)
- Experience with computer skills is a bonus
- Must be ready to start immediately!
- Managing rosters and wage costs.
- Monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation.
- Discussing food preparation issues with managers, kitchen and waiting staff.
- Demonstrating techniques and advising on cooking procedures.
- Preparing and cooking food to a consistently high standard.
- Understanding the food control plan and understanding the cleaning standards and processes within the
- Ensure all food is prepped and portion controlled prior to service to ensure no food prep is required to be completed during service.
- Must Have NZQA Food Safety Certificate
- Ensuring clear communication between the kitchen, front of house and head office.
- This is a Full-Time position of at least 30 hours per week.
In return for your dedication and commitment, we offer:
Competitive pay per hour and transparency in how to move up, fast!Industry leading training - we invest time into you and your professional development.
Staff discounts!
A supportive and encouraging team.
Skills / Experience
You will be required to work as efficiently as possible, in a busy team environment, so great communication skills will give you instant bonus points. This is the perfect opportunity for someone who wants to step up in their cooking career whilst working alongside an awesome team!
What we are looking for is:
- A passion for people and a drive to create memorable experiences
- A professional and friendly approach
- Energy and enthusiasm
- A fun and positive attitude