Chef

NZSki Ltd; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 Peak winter season pass

Discounted day passes

Transport to/from mountains

Fantastic wellbeing support

Nutritional hot crew meals

Regularly organised social activities

Job summary

NZSki Ltd is seeking a Chef to join their dynamic team across skiing outlets. This role involves preparing high-quality meals and adhering to strict food hygiene practices to deliver an unforgettable winter dining experience. The Chef must have a proven background in a fast-paced environment, alongside a relevant cooking qualification including the London City and Guilds or equivalent.

As part of the team, enjoy perks such as a winter season pass and discounted meals, along with a commitment to inclusivity and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Proven professional experience in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Ability to maintain high standards of personal hygiene.
• Experience working with Food Control Plans.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of menu items as per company recipe.
• Mentoring and training other team members in food preparation.
• Maintaining a clean and tidy kitchen.

Skills

Adaptability

Communication

Teamwork

Food Control Plan Knowledge

Education

London City and Guilds, or National Certificate in Cookery Level 3-4

Job description

9 Duke Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

Posted Tuesday, 19 May 2026 at 10:00 am

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Get ready to ride the culinary slopes with us – our food outlets are the bustling heartbeats of the ski areas, and we need a Chef ready to carve through the challenge of feeding thousands at altitude! If you're not afraid to mix a dash of adventure with a sprinkle of seasoning, then keep reading. We're on the lookout for a Chef to be part of an epic team, dishing out mouth watering mountain cuisine across various outlets and diverse menus.

In this role, you will be producing the highest quality products while adhering to all food hygiene practices and to all health and safety policies. It's not just about cooking; it's about crafting an unforgettable winter dining experience. So, if you're ready to bring your culinary magic to the snowy stage, join us on this frosty gastronomic adventure!

About the Role

• Preparation of menu items as per company recipe, method and Head Chef instruction
• All mis-en-place is prepared fresh with adequate prep, in time for service
• Stock control and planning for variances in trading, minimisation of wastage
• Working with the Head Chef / Purchasing Manager, to ensure adequate stock levels are maintained
• Mentoring and training other team members in food preparation, and food-handling skills
• Maintaining a clean and tidy section and kitchen at all times
• Completing tasks and necessary record keeping required by the Food Control Plan
• Good communication with other kitchen team members and FOH team

About You

• Previous experience in a face-paced or high volume hospitality environment
• A recognised qualification and proven professional experience is compulsory
• Ability to maintain high standards of personal hygiene
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills we want our chefs to be able to respectfully and kindly ask for help from their peers or delegate tasks to kitchen hands on their section on any given shift.
• Ability to be fluid and adaptable as and when business levels rise and fall with unpredictable weather, events and other factors.
• Regular performance reviews with Head chef to ensure you are contributing to our Food Control Plan record keeping and staying within the parameters set out in training week.
• A good working knowledge of Food Control Plan requirements, and ability to assist with documentation and implementation of all facets of the NZSki Food Control Plan
• Flexibility to adjust working practices in accordance with business levels
• An understanding that employment is subject to the vagaries of the weather and the hours of work cannot be guaranteed

Skills and Qualifications

• Junior Chef roles will need to hold London City and Guilds, or National Certificate in Cookery Level 3-4, a minimum of 3 years experience in a fast-paced environment is preferable.
• Senior Chef roles require London City and Guilds, or National Certificate in Cookery Level 3-4, and a minimum of 3 years experience in a high volume, bulk catering or hotel environment. Experience working with Food Control Plans a must.

As Kaitiaki of the mountains we have an enduring commitment to our environment, people, and communities to ensure they benefit from our presence and as proud supporters of Winter Pride we’ve pledged to continue to provide a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

Uniform for all roles is provided (just bring your own base layers)

A few other reasons to join our Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Mt Hutt crew:

• 3 Peak winter season pass (Full Time crew)
• Discounted day passes at other ski areas
• Transport to/from mountains.
• Fantastic wellbeing support for all staff
• Nutritional hot crew meals each day (Discounted)
• Discounts at many local eateries, bars, breweries and retail outlets
• Discounts on mountain
• Regularly organised social activities off mountain
• Cool recognition programmes with prizes
• Earn and learn – free ski lessons (Full Time crew)