Chef

Chef

Employer: Indo-Pak Limited Trading as Zara Kebab

Location: Mangere and Parnell, Auckland

Pay: NZ$30.00 – NZ$40.00 per hour

Hours: Minimum 30 hours, maximum 45 hours per week

Job Type: Full-time,Permanat

Work Location: In person (Mangere and Parnell, Auckland)

Job Description

Indo-Pak Limited, trading as Zara Kebab, is looking for multiple experienced Chefs to join our team across our Mangere and Parnell, Auckland locations.

The successful candidates will be responsible for:

• Leading the planning, design, and ongoing development of the restaurant's menu
• Directing the introduction of new dishes and refining existing ones based on customer feedback and market trends
• Overseeing food preparation, cooking, and seasoning to a consistently high standard
• Managing plating presentation, including gravies, sauces, and garnishes
• Supervising and coordinating kitchen staff across all food preparation tasks, including marinating and sauce-making
• Designing and adapting dishes to meet special dietary requirements
• Managing stock control, checking food and ingredient quality, and liaising with suppliers
• Ensuring food is stored correctly in temperature-controlled facilities in line with food safety standards
• Overseeing incoming deliveries and supplier coordination
• Monitoring and regulating kitchen equipment, including ovens and grills, ensuring optimal performance
• Identifying and reporting any damaged or non-operational equipment
• Mentoring, training, and upskilling junior kitchen staff
• Ensuring full compliance with company policies and procedures
• Leading kitchen operations for special events hosted by the restaurant
• Maintaining the highest standards of kitchen cleanliness and hygiene

Requirements

• Minimum 2 year of relevant experience and/or a Level 4 certificate or higher
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Availability to work weekends and late evenings
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Proven multi-tasking and time-management abilities

Pay: $30.00 – $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 – 45.0 per week

Work Location: In person