Aspiring Chef Apprentice: Learn & Grow in Hospitality

Novotel Hotels; Auckland; On-site; NZD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal on shift

Parking provided

Heartist benefits

Accor Academy training

Birthday leave

Employee Assistance Program

Parental Leave

Job summary

Novotel Auckland Airport is seeking an Apprentice Chef to learn and develop across breakfast, lunch, dinner, events, buffets, and room service. You will assist with mise en place, support stock control, and uphold food safety and hygiene standards.

Join Accor Academy for industry-leading training and enjoy staff perks, discounted accommodation, and Heartist benefits. Cultivate teamwork and guest-focused service in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Passionate about cooking and delivering quality food.
• Willing to learn and grow within the business.
• Flexible to work rotating roster, including weekends, evenings, and public holidays
• Strongly committed to food safety, hygiene, and kitchen cleanliness
• Good time management in a fast-paced environment
• Positive attitude, strong teamwork, and memorable guest experiences

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present quality dishes across breakfast, lunch, dinner, events, buffets, and room service.
• Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene, and kitchen cleanliness standards.
• Assist with food preparation and mise en place to support smooth service.
• Manage stock effectively and help minimise food waste.
• Keep kitchen equipment clean, safe, and service-ready.
• Work collaboratively with the team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Skills

Cooking passion

Willing to learn

Flexible roster

Food safety & hygiene

Time management

Teamwork

Job description

Novotel Auckland Airport is seeking an Apprentice Chef to learn and develop across breakfast, lunch, dinner, events, buffets, and room service. You will assist with mise en place, support stock control, and uphold food safety and hygiene standards.

Join Accor Academy for industry-leading training and enjoy staff perks, discounted accommodation, and Heartist benefits. Cultivate teamwork and guest-focused service in a fast-paced kitchen environment.