Commis Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Queenstown, New Zealand · Full-Time · $28 - $29/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
A Queenstown hotel bar and restaurant serving hearty, rustic food and drink is recruiting two Commis Chefs on permanent 30-hour-a-week contracts. You would prepare, cook and present food, from breakfast items to conference catering, and help the kitchen run well as part of a close-knit team.
Late nights, weekends and public holidays are part of the job. The employer can potentially offer visa sponsorship for the right candidate.
Early-career chefs should show range, so list the menu styles and kitchen sections you have worked on, plus your NZQCF Diploma or years of experience. Build AI CV for early-career chefs can help you present it simply.
Key Responsibilities
- Check that produce and ingredients are good quality and that guests always get a quality product
- Prepare, cook and present food, breakfast items and conference food included, and plate food and accompaniments properly
- Cater for dietary needs such as dairy-free and gluten-free
- Follow hygiene, health and safety procedures, handle cooking appliances and tools correctly and help uphold HACCP procedures
- Keep supplies and equipment topped up and waste low
- Pitch in with other kitchen duties and washing up
- Help with freezing and preserving food
- Help with training and recruitment when asked
Requirements & Eligibility
- Can work late nights, weekends and public holidays
- A team player who suits a close-knit crew
- Earlier work in a similar position, including an à la carte menu
- Able to commit to 30 hours a week on a permanent contract
- Either an NZQCF Diploma or at least three years of relevant experience instead of the formal qualification (a mix may suit)
- Safe food handling certification is an advantage but not required
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