Commis Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Queenstown, New Zealand · Full-Time · $28 - $29/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Here is a clear opening for experienced cooks: two permanent Commis Chef positions at a hotel bar and restaurant in Queenstown, New Zealand, each at 30 hours a week.
The kitchen turns out hearty, rustic food. You will handle breakfast service and conference food, plate every dish correctly, cook for dairy-free and gluten-free guests and keep to HACCP and hygiene standards. Expect late nights, weekends and public holidays on the roster.
The employer is direct about what it wants. You need experience in a similar position, solid work on an à la carte menu and an NZQCF Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience to stand in for it. A safe food handling certificate is a plus. The employer can potentially offer visa sponsorship for the right candidate.
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Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, cook and present breakfast items, conference food and a range of other dishes
- Plate food and accompaniments correctly every time
- Keep produce and food quality high so every guest gets a quality product
- Cook to dietary requirements, including dairy-free and gluten-free
- Stick to hygiene and health and safety procedures and help maintain HACCP procedures
- Use cooking appliances and tools correctly
- Maintain supplies and equipment and minimise waste
- Support washing up, freezing and preserving foods and other kitchen duties as needed
- Help with training and recruitment when required
- Work as part of a tight-knit kitchen team
Requirements & Eligibility
- Prior experience in a similar position
- À la carte menu experience
- NZQCF Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience in place of the formal qualification (a mix may be suitable)
- Available to work late nights, weekends and public holidays on a permanent contract of 30 hours a week
- Strong team player who fits into a tight-knit team
- Safe food handling certification is an advantage but not required
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