Chef

Vudu Cafe and Larder; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$28-$32 per hour

Guaranteed minimum 30 hours per week

Job summary

Vudu Cafe and Larder in Queenstown, NZ, is seeking an experienced Chef to join our kitchen team. We serve 300+ meals daily in a fast-paced, high-volume setting and require a motivated, team-oriented player with strong communication and a positive attitude.

The role is permanent, full-time with a guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week and potential to work up to 45 hours depending on business. Shifts include weekends and public holidays, with competitive NZD hourly wages.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Excellent organisational, time management and communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and work well within a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare menu items.
• Prepare and cook food to a high standard.
• Monitor quality of dishes during prep and presentation.
• Estimate food and labour costs.
• Order and manage food supplies and stock levels.
• Discuss kitchen operations with managers and colleagues.
• Demonstrate cooking techniques and guide others.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards.
• Assist with training and supervising kitchen staff.
• Store, preserve and rotate food safely.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised workspace.
• Work efficiently under pressure while maintaining quality.

Skills

Chef experience

Food safety knowledge

Time management

Communication skills

Team player

Work under pressure

Job description

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Vudu Cafe and Larder – Queenstown, South Island

Vudu Cafe & Larder is one of Queenstown's busiest and most popular lakefront cafés. We are seeking an experienced Chef to join our kitchen team.

Serving 300+ meals each day, we are looking for someone who can work efficiently in a fast-paced commercial kitchen while consistently producing high-quality food with excellent presentation.

The successful applicant will be a motivated team player with excellent communication skills, a positive attitude and the ability to perform well under pressure.

This is a permanent, full-time position offering a guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week, with the opportunity to work up to 45 hours per week depending on business requirements. Shifts are rostered and include weekends and public holidays.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and prepare menu items.
• Prepare and cook food to a consistently high standard.
• Monitor the quality of dishes throughout preparation and presentation.
• Estimate food and labour costs.
• Order and manage food supplies and stock levels.
• Discuss food preparation and kitchen operations with managers and colleagues.
• Demonstrate cooking techniques and provide guidance on food preparation and procedures.
• Maintain and enforce food safety and hygiene standards.
• Assist with training and supervising kitchen staff where required.
• Store, preserve and rotate food safely.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised work space.
• Work efficiently under pressure while maintaining excellent quality and presentation standards.

REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of two years experience working as a Chef in a commercial kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Excellent organisational, time management and communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to stand and work on your feet for extended periods.
• A positive, proactive and reliable attitude with the ability to work well within a team.

WHAT WE WILL OFFER

• $28-$32 per hour, depending on skills and experience.
• Guaranteed minimum of 30 hours of work per week.
• Opportunity to join a well-established and busy Queenstown hospitality business.