Chef

Accor; Otago; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ALL Heartist Membership

Family & Friends Discounts

Accor Live Limitless (ALL) Loyalty

Job summary

Peppers Clearwater Resort, located near Christchurch, is seeking a talented Chef to join Accor's culinary team. Lead your kitchen area with creativity, ensure top-quality dishes, and uphold HACCP and safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

You'll collaborate with front-of-house and other chefs, while benefiting from Accor's training platforms and ALL loyalty program to support your career growth.

Qualifications

• Certificate 3 in Commercial Cookery required.
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic kitchen.
• Experience in fast-paced, high-pressure teams.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of your designated kitchen area to ensure smooth service delivery.
• Bring creativity and passion to your work, guiding colleagues.
• Adhere to health, safety and HACCP regulations.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and efficiency in menu items.
• Handle kitchen tasks from dishwashing to cooking.
• Foster collaboration between front-of-house and kitchen.

Skills

Independent work

Fast-paced environment

Team collaboration

Creativity in cooking

Education

Certificate 3 in Commercial Cookery

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.

Located just seven minutes from Christchurch airport,Peppers Clearwater Resort offers a selection of contemporary and comfortable hotel rooms and one, two and three bedroom suites overlooking the clear, shimmering waters of Lake Kaikainui and the perfectly manicured Clearwater Golf Club. In addition, the resort also provides guests with the opportunity for refined dining in Lume Restaurant that highlights the best in regional produce and wine. On your days off, why not enjoy the great outdoors with opportunities for hiking, cycling and fishing, or visit vibrant Christchurch city to take in some culture and entertainment.

Purpose

As our Chef, you will be a vital member of our culinary team, where the kitchen becomes your creative space, and flavours come alive on each plate. Bring your passion and imagination, and as a team create dishes that leave wonderful memories.

Primary Responsibilities

• Take charge of your designated kitchen area to ensure smooth service delivery, ready to assist other sections when required
• Bring a touch of creativity and passion to your work, setting a positive tone for your kitchen colleagues
• Stay diligent in adhering to local regulations related to health, safety, and compliance, with a solid grasp of HACCP management
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and efficiency in preparing food orders and menu items
• Handle a range of kitchen tasks, from dishwashing to crafting delectable dishes

Foster a collaborative approach between the front-of-house team and the kitchen brigade for a harmonious work environment

Skills & Experience

• Minimum educational requirement: Certificate 3 in Commercial Cookery
• Proficiency in independent work and a proactive attitude within a dynamic setting
• Demonstrated capability to excel in a fast-paced, high-pressure team environment
• Flexible availability to accommodate various shifts, including mornings, late evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required
• ALL Heartist Membership -Take advantage of discounts on accommodation and food & beverage worldwide!
• Family & Friends Discounts-Available on a range of accommodation, services and events for those who mean the most to you
• Accor Live Limitless (ALL) Loyalty Program-Earn status & reward points on your worldwide stays
• Learn Your Way-Support your career development with access to Accor’s industry leading training platforms, Accor Academy and Typsy
• Build Your Network-With more than 300,000 Accor professionals globally sharing the same guest passion, you have the ability to grow your hospitality network worldwide
• Worldwide Opportunities-We are a world leading hotel operator! With over 400 hotels in the Pacific and more than 5,000 across 110 countries, offering limitless opportunities to grow your career

At Accor, we welcome you as you are. We help you grow and learn, so that work brings purpose to your life. By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write, and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Accor is an inclusive company, building diverse teams across the globe.