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Silky Otter Cinema – Engineered to Entertain

Looking to be part of a new Hospitality operation, showcasing the very best of NZ produce and its unique flavours?

We are looking to deliver a high-quality product that aligns with our world-class cinema experience. Our service and presentation standards will rival some of the best in the business. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of something new and fresh located in Takanini.

About Us:

Silky Otter is a New Zealand owned cinema chain with five locations; Orakei and Ponsonby Central in Auckland, Wigram in Christchurch & Richmond in Nelson and another in Palmerston North. Now we're opening our new location in Takanini, Auckland.

Far from your average movie theatre, Silky Otter is designed to change the way you enjoy movies. Focused on providing a fully immersive cinema experience from the moment tickets are booked through to when the film is finished. Most importantly, we pride ourselves on being both the friendly local cinema, and the buzzing hive for all things latest in big screen content.

With a reputation for delivering five-star service from throughout New Zealand, we are looking for ambitious and dedicated chefs and cooks to come be part of the best gig in town.

About the Role:

In this role you will be assisting with food preparation and the cooking of food to the highest of standards, whilst maintaining a clean, safe and tidy work environment at all times.

The key role of this position is to manage the operation of a designated section of the kitchen following the Head Chef’s guidance - providing maximum quality to satisfy customer expectations. Your duties will include: 

• Responsibility for the operation of a designated section of the kitchen.
• Ensure that recipes and proportions are strictly adhered to, to ensure consistency, quality, and cost control. 
• Perform food preparation tasks in the kitchen - assisting senior chefs to prepare stipulated menu items or ingredients for dishes.
• Impart knowledge and training to junior kitchen staff.     
• Follow set policies to maintain standards for food safety in all food preparation areas.
• Follow set policies to maintain standards for health & safety at work in all food preparation areas.
• Ensure all equipment and work environments are operational.
• Inform the designated management if any hazards are identified that may affect work conditions.
• If requested order and maintain inventory levels to ensure efficient operations.
• Assist with stock management and stock take as required.

About You:

Food is your passion. Your standards are high and your attention to detail is spot on, it goes without saying it's hard work that's shaped your successful career so far. You are driven by your desire to create innovative cuisine, in an environment where customers appreciate the best.

To be considered for this role, you will need to demonstrate:

• Relevant cookery qualifications or relevant experience to match
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand for a minimum of 12 months.
• Food safety course within the past three years.
• Ability to work competently under pressure
• Reliable and flexible to change

We offer an excellent working environment, staff meals, dining discounts, training and development and FREE MOVIES so you will always be up to speed with the latest the industry has to offer. We work in a fast-paced, exciting industry and aim to ensure all roles in our business reflect the exciting opportunity that come along with this.

If this sounds like you and you are searching for a long-term career path with future opportunities ahead we want to hear from you.

Please apply today with your CV and details of your availability for work i.e. number of hours sought per week and your general availability week-to-week.