Chef

Heritage 1947 Limited; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage 1947 Limited in Christchurch, South Island, is seeking an experienced Chef to lead kitchen operations and ensure high quality food preparation and presentation. You will manage prep lists, ordering, deliveries, and menu support while upholding safety and hygiene standards.

Applicants should be able to work unsupervised or in a team, comply with workplace health and safety requirements, and maintain professional conduct and communication with staff and management.

Qualifications

• Experience as a qualified chef with solid kitchen operation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple orders.

Responsibilities

• Consistently deliver high standards of products in the kitchen
• Monitoring and adhering to hygiene regulations and standards.
• Food preparation and cooking.
• Ensuring presentation of all menu items to correct specifications and correct portion sizes.
• Ensuring the correct procedures and methods for all recipes are being followed.
• Correctly manage prep lists daily.
• Correctly manage the ordering process daily and liaise with suppliers when needed.
• Manage deliveries and invoices of goods being delivered.
• Assist with the introduction of new menus.
• Monitor the speed at which our product reaches our guests.
• Point of contact for all kitchen issues addressed by the manager.
• Ensure all staff are well presented and adhere to uniform guidelines.
• Reporting complaints, accidents, and incidents immediately and documenting on the appropriate form
• Any other tasks as reasonably required.
• Comply with all aspects of any contract, project or task and deliver customer services that meet or exceed the expectation of the customer or business.

Job description

Heritage 1947 Limited – Christchurch, South Island

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Chef to join our team at Heritage 1947 Limited. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of dishes, maintaining consistent food quality and presentation, managing food preparation and kitchen operations, and ensuring all meals meet food safety and hygiene standards. The Chef will also maintain a clean and organised kitchen while complying with workplace health and safety requirements.

OBJECTIVE : Perform routine tasks associated with ensuring the high performance of the kitchen. To correctly follow all procedures set out. To maintain consistency throughout all aspects of kitchen management.

Key Responsibilities

• Consistently deliver high standards of products in the kitchen
• Monitoring and adhering to hygiene regulations and standards.
• Food preparation and cooking.
• Ensuring presentation of all menu items to correct specifications and correct portion sizes.
• Ensuring the correct procedures and methods for all recipes are being followed.
• Correctly manage prep lists daily.
• Correctly manage the ordering process daily and liaise with suppliers when needed.
• Manage deliveries and invoices of goods being delivered.
• Assist with the introduction of new menus.
• Monitor the speed at which our product reaches our guests.
• Point of contact for all kitchen issues addressed by the manager.
• Ensure all staff are well presented and adhere to uniform guidelines.
• Reporting complaints, accidents, and incidents immediately and documenting on the appropriate form
• Any other tasks as reasonably required.
• Comply with all aspects of any contract, project or task and deliver customer services that meet or exceed the expectation of the customer or business.

Other Requirements

• Can work unsupervised or as part of a team
• Willing to undergo pre-employment drug screening
• Calm, professional temperament and good communication skills
• Strong work ethics

Applicants for this position should be a New Zealand citizen/resident or hold a valid NZ work visa.