Line Chef

Hospitality · Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25 - $30/hr

A new premium Italian-inspired dining operation in New Zealand is hiring an experienced Chef de Partie. The kitchen depends on people whose skills, experience and professional standards can be trusted, and the employer expects proven technical ability, consistency and organisation.

You need genuine commercial kitchen experience and must be ready to take ownership of your work. Because the operation is new, you will help establish kitchen standards from the start, working with seasonal ingredients on fresh pasta, pizzettas and Italian-inspired dishes.

Expect a professional service environment where you have to perform with confidence.

Key Responsibilities

Follow New Zealand food safety and hygiene requirements and keep a clean, organised and efficient workstation
Take full charge of an allocated section during prep and service, with mise en place organised so the section is ready every day
Produce dishes to established recipes and presentation standards, holding quality, portioning, presentation and timing steady through service
Assist with fresh pasta preparation and traditional dough production
Support stock control, ordering, food cost management and inventory procedures
Work closely with the Head Chef, Sous Chef and wider kitchen team
Uphold a disciplined, professional kitchen environment
Contribute to team development and help establish strong kitchen practices

Requirements & Eligibility

Minimum 3–5 years' relevant experience working as a professional chef
Proven commercial kitchen experience
Experience handling busy or high-volume service periods
Strongly preferred: Italian cuisine experience
Demonstrated ability to manage a kitchen section without supervision
Strong knowledge of hygiene, food safety and food preparation
Understanding of commercial kitchen systems and stock control
Preferred: a relevant cookery qualification such as NZ Level 4 or equivalent
Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to keep standards consistent under pressure
Willing to work evenings and weekends in a six-day operation
Must hold legal work rights in New Zealand or satisfy Accredited Employer Work Visa requirements
Overseas candidates with suitable qualifications and experience may be eligible for sponsorship

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