Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Timaru, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25 - $35/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Prepare dependable, well-presented food with a growing Timaru hospitality team. Experienced chefs can be considered for permanent or seasonal arrangements. The work combines practical cooking, organised preparation and consistent service alongside the wider kitchen team.
Qualified candidates have sponsorship available, with overseas applicants needing to meet New Zealand work visa eligibility requirements.
An English CV should show your commercial chef experience and the types of service you have handled. build a Timaru chef CV for permanent or seasonal work with examples of food standards, stock and efficient preparation. Explain how you keep quality steady when volumes rise and contribute ideas and knowledge to colleagues.
Key Responsibilities
- Cook varied quality dishes meeting customer expectations and manage preparation for smooth kitchen operations.
- Maintain consistent portions, presentation and food quality and support efficient menu delivery with the team during busy service.
- Assist stock control, ingredient preparation and organisation.
- Follow hygiene and food safety and keep a clean, organised kitchen meeting workplace standards.
- Contribute professional, positive teamwork and share knowledge for continuous improvement.
Requirements & Eligibility
- Proven commercial hospitality Chef experience in busy restaurants, hotels or similar food service operations.
- Able to maintain consistent quality through high volume and strong knowledge of kitchen procedures, hygiene and food safety.
- Excellent teamwork and communication and positive commitment to customer satisfaction.
- Flexible for evenings, weekends and public holidays, with good organisation and attention to detail.
- Relevant culinary training or industry experience preferred.
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