Chef

Star Group; Auckland; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora New Zealand is seeking a hands-on chef to lead kitchen operations in Auckland. Responsibilities include planning menus, maintaining quality, and coordinating kitchen staff to deliver timely, high-standard meals.

The role emphasizes hygiene, food safety, training, and developing new recipes while staying within budget and seasonal availability. A supportive team environment and professional development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years cooking experience.
• Relevant cookery qualification or certificate preferable but not required.
• Attention to details and a hard-working attitude.
• Reliable, friendly and professional manner.
• Strong focus on food hygiene and cleanliness.
• Fun, friendly and supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Reputable company that truly values what you contribute.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that all the food is of excellent quality and served in a timely manner.
• Planning the menu, keeping in mind budget, and availability of seasonal ingredients.
• Overseeing all kitchen operations.
• Coordinating kitchen staff and assisting them as required.
• Training staff to prepare and cook all the menu items.
• Taking stock of ingredients and equipment and placing orders to replenish stock.
• Enforcing safety and sanitation standards in the kitchen.
• Creating new recipes to keep the menu fresh.
• Keeping up to date with industry trends.
• Receiving feedback and making improvements where necessary.
• Other duties may be reasonably required in order to provide excellent food and customers services

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

The role will include, but not limited to:

• Ensuring that all the food is of excellent quality and served in a timely manner.
• Planning the menu, keeping in mind budget, and availability of seasonal ingredients.
• Overseeing all kitchen operations.
• Coordinating kitchen staff and assisting them as required.
• Training staff to prepare and cook all the menu items.
• Taking stock of ingredients and equipment and placing orders to replenish stock.
• Enforcing safety and sanitation standards in the kitchen.
• Creating new recipes to keep the menu fresh.
• Keeping up to date with industry trends.
• Receiving feedback and making improvements where necessary.
• Other duties may be reasonably required in order to provide excellent food and customers services

Job pre-requisites:

• At least 2 years cooking experience
• Relevant cookery qualification or certificate is preferable but not a must
• Attention to details and a hard-working attitude.
• Reliable, friendly and professional manner
• Have a strong focus on food hygiene and cleanliness.
• Fun, friendly and supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Reputable company that truly values what you contribute