Catering Sous Chef: Lead Prep, Menus & Team

Placements24; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Diverse catering events

Team atmosphere

Meals provided

Job summary

Placements24 in Queenstown is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in busy catering kitchen operations. You will help with food preparation, quality control, and supervise the kitchen team to maintain high standards of taste, presentation and consistency.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie experience in catering, strong culinary techniques, experience managing staff, and solid knowledge of HACCP and food safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in a busy kitchen.
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Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef with menu planning and daily kitchen operations.
• Oversee food preparation and cooking to maintain quality and consistency.
• Supervise and mentor junior kitchen staff with training guidance.
• Manage inventory, orders, receiving, and storage of supplies.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations.

Skills

Culinary skills

Team supervision

Menu planning

Food safety & HACCP

Tools

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Job description

Placements24 in Queenstown is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in busy catering kitchen operations. You will help with food preparation, quality control, and supervise the kitchen team to maintain high standards of taste, presentation and consistency.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie experience in catering, strong culinary techniques, experience managing staff, and solid knowledge of HACCP and food safety.