Cafe Chef

KiwiQuest; Twizel; On-site; NZD 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Job summary

KiwiQuest in Twizel, Canterbury, is seeking an experienced chef for a busy café environment. You will prepare and present beautifully crafted dishes, work on a 7-day roster, and contribute to menu ideas, while maintaining high standards of food safety and kitchen hygiene.

Join a supportive small team with accommodation available for the right candidate. Competitive NZD hourly wage ranges from NZD 27 to NZD 32.4 per hour, depending on experience and shift.

Qualifications

• Confident and experienced chef with café experience.
• Willing to work weekends and public holidays.
• Strong food presentation and creative flair.
• Excellent communication within a team.
• High standard of food safety and hygiene knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present beautifully crafted dishes in a busy café environment
• Work rotating 7-day roster with 2 days off each week
• Develop and contribute new menu ideas
• Manage ordering and stock control
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and efficiency

Skills

Cafe experience

Creative plating

Team player

Food safety

Communication

Job description

Hospitality & Food Service $27.0 - 32.4/h 1 month ago

Work Style

Physical 6/10

Technical 6/10

Creative 8/10

Pace 8/10

Structure 6/10

Pressure 7/10

Travel 1/10

Hours 7/10

Description

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present beautifully crafted dishes in a busy café environment
• Work rotating 7-day roster with 2 days off each week
• Develop and contribute new menu ideas
• Manage ordering and stock control
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and efficiency

Requirements

• Confident and experienced chef with café experience
• Ability to work weekends and public holidays
• Creative flair with excellent food presentation skills
• Team player with strong communication skills
• High standard of food safety and hygiene knowledge
• Competitive pay of NZD $27/hour based on experience
• Supportive small team environment
• Opportunity to showcase creativity and input into menu
• Accommodation can be provided for the right candidate