Auckland Central-based ethnic takeaways are seeking a Kitchen Hand / cook assistant to join their team. The ideal candidate will be familiar with Asian and Indian cuisine. 

As a Kitchen Hand, you are to support the day-to-day operation of the kitchen through food preparation and dishwashing. 

You are a quick-thinking multitasker, who can perform a wide range of tasks in a fast-paced kitchen environment. 

It is essential that you are a reliable member of staff who exemplifies great time-management and communication skills. 

To succeed in this role, you will have: 

• Capacity to work as part of a team 
• Ability to follow directions and safety requirements 
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time effectively 
• Assisting the chef in the preparation and cooking of food as required 
• Handling, sorting and distributing food items 

Job requirements: 

• Strong verbal communication skills 
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team 
• Well-organized and detail-oriented 
• Punctual, reliable, and dependable 
• Friendly, energetic, and hardworking attitude 
• Eager to learn and take on new challenges 
• Able to answer phones, assist with serving, and provide excellent customer service as needed 
• Committed to maintaining high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness 
• Collaborate with the chef to unload and store stock 

Strong verbal communication skills  Ability to work effectively as part of a team  Well-organized and detail-oriented  Punctual, reliable, and dependable  Friendly, energetic, and hardworking attitude  Eager to learn and take on new challenges  Able to answer phones, assist with serving, and provide excellent customer service as needed  Committed to maintaining high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness  Collaborate with the chef to unload and store stock