THE BUSINESS

Your friendly Ponsonby local. Freeman & Grey is a relaxed gastropub that prides itself on being the place to go for an after work beer to the place you meet your friends on a Saturday night. We strongly believe in handcrafted pizza, cold beer and good times. We love people and we love keeping busy - our nights are filled with quizzes, functions and cocktails!

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

We’re getting busier, and as such need some more help in the kitchen! This role is ideal for a passionate, hard working 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.
• 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 kitchen.
• Ensure all food is prepped and portion controlled prior to service to ensure no food prep is required to be completed during service.
• Ensuring clear communication between the kitchen, front of house and head office.