Breakfast Duty Chef

Millennium Hotels and Resorts; Greymouth; On-site; NZD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on duty

Discounted hotel rates

Discounted F&B rates

Career development and training

Job summary

Millennium Hotels and Resorts – Greymouth, South Island is seeking a Breakfast Duty Chef to assist in preparing the breakfast buffet. You will join a busy kitchen, maintaining quality and presentation while working closely with the team.

No formal culinary qualifications are required, but prior breakfast cook experience is preferred. The role offers 30 guaranteed hours per week, with shifts including early mornings and weekends, and a pay rate of NZD 26.91–28.71 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Previous breakfast cook or similar role is preferred.
• Passion for food and desire to provide excellent culinary experiences.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of basic food safety and hygiene practices.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook breakfast items for the buffet, ensuring quality and presentation standards.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure smooth operations during breakfast service.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, following food safety and hygiene standards.
• Adhere to portion control guidelines and minimize food waste.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate supply needs to the kitchen manager.
• Assist in other kitchen duties as assigned.

Skills

Breakfast cooking

Fast-paced environment

Teamwork

Communication

Food safety

Job description

Millennium Hotels and Resorts – Greymouth, South Island

If you have a passion for crafting delicious breakfast dishes, from classic favorites to creative twists, and thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment, we want to hear from you. We are Copthorne Hotel, Greymouth. We are part of one of New Zealand's largest hotel operators and part of an expanding international network of hotels. We are known for our outstanding service experiences and a fantastic team.

We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Breakfast Duty Chef toassist in the preparation of our breakfast buffet. The successful candidate will have a strong attention to detail, a love for cooking, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. While formal culinary qualifications are not required, previous experience in a similar role is preferred.

About the role:

• Prepare and cook breakfast items for the buffet, ensuring quality and presentation standards are met
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure smooth operations during breakfast service
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, following food safety and hygiene standards
• Adhere to portion control guidelines and minimize food waste
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate any supply needs to the kitchen manager
• Assist in other kitchen duties as assigned

Here's what you can expect when you join our team:

• Career development and training opportunities
• Discounted hotel rates both nationwide and internationally
• Discounted Food & Beverage rates
• Meals on duty

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a breakfast cook or similar role is preferred
• Passion for food and a strong desire to provide excellent culinary experiences
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Knowledge of basic food safety and hygiene practices
• Flexibility to work early morning shifts, including weekends and public holidays

This role offersaguaranteed 30 hours per week. We will look after you with regular shifts, a friendly team and the prestige of being part of one of NZ's leading hotel brands. $26.91 -$28.71depending on your experience. Join us in serving up the most important meal of the day, and be a vital part of our team. Showcase your talents and ensure our guests start their day with a smile.