Chef

AWF New Zealand; Southland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Travel allowance provided

Job summary

AWF New Zealand is seeking a Chef or experienced Cook for Milford Sound cruise vessels, offering a unique lifestyle aboard day cruise boats with spectacular Milford Sound scenery. You will prepare buffet and café-style meals, complete daily kitchen prep, maintain high food quality and presentation, ensure kitchen cleanliness and food safety, and contribute to a collaborative team.

The role features a 10 days on / 4 days off roster, a pay rate of $46 per hour, plus accommodation and travel

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef or experienced Cook.
• Strong food preparation and cooking skills.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment.
• Reliability and commitment to a 10 days on / 4 days off roster.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking buffet-style meals and café food.
• Completing daily food preparation and kitchen prep work.
• Maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Ensuring kitchen cleanliness and food safety standards are met.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking skills

Teamwork

Food safety

Job description

Chef / Experienced Cook Wanted - Milford Sound Cruise Vessels

Looking for more than four walls and a stove? Join a fantastic team operating day cruise vessels in the world-famous Milford Sound. This is a unique opportunity for a Chef or experienced Cook to combine your passion for food with an incredible lifestyle, surrounded by some of New Zealand's most breathtaking scenery every day.

Roles Available:

• Chef
• Experienced Cook

What You'll Be Doing:

• Preparing and cooking buffet-style meals and café food
• Completing daily food preparation and kitchen prep work
• Maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation
• Ensuring kitchen cleanliness and food safety standards are met

What You Need:

• Previous experience as a Chef or experienced Cook
• Strong food preparation and cooking skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment
• A positive attitude and willingness to be part of a team
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices
• Reliability and commitment to a 10 days on / 4 days off roster

What's in It for You:

• Competitive pay rate of $46 per hour
• Accommodation provided
• Travel allowance provided
• 10 days on / 4 days off roster
• Work while cruising through the iconic Milford Sound
• Unique lifestyle opportunity combining work and adventure
• Incredible scenery and a one-of-a-kind workplace
• Supportive team environment
• Ongoing opportunities for the right candidate

Please note:

Applicants must have the current right to work in New Zealand. Unfortunately, we're unable to sponsor or qualify work visas through these roles.

As per our standard procedures, all candidates must pass a pre-employment Drug & Alcohol screening test.

Ministry of Justice criminal background checks are part of our standard process, please speak to our team if you need to discuss your application process further.