Cook/ sous chef

Chef / Cook – The Groper Garage bar and Restaurant Kaikōura

Location: Kaikōura, Canterbury, New Zealand
Employment: Fix term, part time or casual
Hours: 20-40 hours per week
Position: Chef / Cook

Wage: $28–$32 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience

Must be able to work weekend and public holiday.

Restaurant opens at 3pm daily.

The Groper Garage is looking for an experienced and motivated Chef / Cook to join our kitchen team.

This is a hands-on position responsible for preparing and cooking high-quality meals in a busy hospitality environment, maintain consistently high food standards and contribute positively to the operation of the kitchen.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present meals to a consistently high standard.
• Follow recipes, portion specifications and presentation standards.
• Prepare ingredients and undertake mise en place for daily service.
• Cook a range of dishes across the menu, including breakfast, lunch and dinner service as required.
• Maintain food quality, freshness and consistency during busy service periods.
• Assist with menu preparation and contribute ideas for new and seasonal dishes.
• Monitor food stock and assist with ordering and stock rotation.
• Maintain appropriate food storage, temperature control and food safety standards.
• Maintain a clean, organised and hygienic kitchen in accordance with New Zealand food safety requirements.
• Work effectively with other kitchen and front-of-house staff.
• Assist with training and supporting less-experienced kitchen staff where required.
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures.
• Carry out other reasonable kitchen duties required for the successful operation of the business.

Skills and experience

The successful applicant will ideally have:

• Demonstrated experience working in a commercial kitchen or hospitality environment.
• Good knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and food safety.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure during busy service periods.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food quality.
• Good communication skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays as required by the business.

Work Location: In person

Pay: $26.00 – $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person