Cook, Kaitunu kai
Also known as
- Second cook, restaurant cook, fry cook, takeaways cook, cafe cook, trainee cook
Cooks prepare and cook food in restaurants, cafes and other hospitality places.
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$24 to $31
Most common
$39
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Cooks
- usually work shifts, including early mornings, evenings and weekends
- usually work in restaurants, cafes and commercial kitchens
- may work in hot and noisy conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be methodical, work well under pressure and work well in a team
Tasks
- cook food quickly and efficiently
- prepare raw ingredients
- arrange food on plates or wrap takeaways
- create new recipes and plan menus
- decide prices for menu items
- order food supplies
- organise deliveries
- restock shelves and fridges
- give instructions and demonstrate cooking methods
Practical
Organised
Creative
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou usually learn on the job to become a cook and experience and a qualification may be useful.
You may need
- experience in similar work
- to do an apprenticeship and get a New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Levels 3 and 4) or a New Zealand Certificate in Hospitality (Level 3)
- a driver licence
If you’re in school
You usually don't need specific NCEA levels for this job, but Level 2 may be useful.
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