Chef
Hospitality · Grey, West Coast, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25 - $35/hr
Ready to step up into a senior kitchen role? An established hospitality business in Grey, on New Zealand's West Coast, is looking for a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie to join its kitchen operations across multiple venues.
This opening is for chefs with real commercial kitchen experience who are ready to take charge of quality, preparation and service. You will work in varied hospitality settings and help keep food quality consistent and service efficient.
Selection looks past job titles: your actual kitchen experience, responsibilities, qualifications and ability to show the skills you claim all matter. Whether you built your cooking career in the Philippines, the Middle East or elsewhere, be ready to back up your experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook meals to consistent commercial standards, from breakfast through lunch and dinner
- Take charge of your assigned kitchen operations and service needs
- Organise mise en place and daily food prep
- Portion, plate and finish dishes to presentation standards
- Make sauces, gravies, garnishes and other food components
- Cook meals that meet dietary and special food requirements
- Check ingredients for quality and condition before using them, and help keep track of stock and inventory
- Operate and control commercial ovens, grills and other cooking equipment
- Keep kitchen work areas and equipment clean, organised, safe and working properly
- Work closely with fellow chefs and kitchen staff, and guide, train and support junior team members
- Follow food safety, hygiene and workplace procedures
- Help with functions, special events and extra service needs
- Share ideas for seasonal dishes and menu improvements
- Keep food quality and consistency steady during high-pressure services, adjusting to the needs of each venue
- Work rostered shifts, including weekends, early mornings and late evenings
Requirements & Eligibility
- Proven experience in a commercial kitchen
- NZ Register Diploma or a minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience
- A genuine work history that shows the level of kitchen experience you claim, with supporting evidence for your qualifications and past employment
- Strong hands-on cooking and food prep skills
- Experience handling busy service periods, and confident working breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Good understanding of portion control, presentation and food quality
- Able to work efficiently while keeping professional standards
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Able to take responsibility and show leadership during service, with experience supporting or training other kitchen staff
- Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and commercial kitchen practices
- Flexible to work weekends, early mornings, evenings and rostered shifts
- Baking or dessert experience is an advantage
- Applicants who need employer-supported visa sponsorship may be considered
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