Chef/Cook

Cashmere Limited; Timaru; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A busy fun environment

Training & career advancement

Great remuneration

Performance Incentive Scheme

Leadership skills development

Input to the venue & business

Season Pass to Ohau Ski Field

Job summary

Ministry of Works Bar & Eatery in Twizel is seeking an experienced Chef to join our growing hospitality team. You will assist the Head Chef and Sous Chef in daily kitchen operations, coordinate sections of production, and help deliver high quality dishes across busy services.

We offer a busy, supportive environment with ongoing training, a performance incentive scheme, and long-term career development within our venue and group.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years Commercial Kitchen Experience

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef & Sous Chef in day-to-day kitchen operations and coordinate sections of production.
• Familiar with daily menus, functions and specials; contribute ideas for new dishes.
• Seek guidance from senior Chefs to maintain consistency and grow skills.
• Ensure stocks are on hand and dishes are cooked to standard and delivered on time.
• Follow recipes, clean prep and service areas daily, and adhere to hygiene regulations.

Job description

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Ministry Of Works Bar & Eatery Located in Twizel, Canterbury is on the search for a chef to join our talented team

We offer:

• A busy fun environment
• Training & career advancement opportunities
• Great remuneration
• Performance Incentive Scheme
• Business & leadership skills development
• Input to the venue & business
• Season Pass to Ohau Ski Field
• The tech stuff:
• Role: Chef
• Hourly Rate: $25-$35 per hour.
• Permanent Full Time Employment: Minimum of 30hrs per week rostered for 5 days per week roster between 10am and 12am
• Location: Twizel, Ministry of Works Bar & Eatery.
• Qualifications/:Experience: At least 2 years Commercial Kitchen Experience

Job Description

To assist the Head Chef & Sous Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen and to co-ordinate particular sections of production.

Examples of tasks and duties as below

• Be familiar with daily and ongoing menus, functions, specials etc.
• Offer ideas for new dishes and, when invited, submit new menu items.
• Actively seek information and advice from senior Chefs to ensure consistency and to grow your own skills.
• Ensure individual responsibilities are ready to meet daily, function and special requirements.
• Ensure the necessary stocks are on hand at the right quality and quantity.
• Ensure each component of a dish prepared is up to standard, properly cooked and delivered on time.
• Follow recipes and instructions carefully.
• Clean preparation and service areas daily.
• Clean other areas as required.
• Be familiar with and follow the Food Control Plan.
• Follow all set standards.
• Inform Head/Sous Chef of any short falls in stock or ordering needed for the next day.
• Prepare and cook raw materials to the required standard.
• Prepare and cook appropriate amounts of stock to meet demand but avoid waste.
• Treat all staff fairly and with courtesy.
• Ensure all statutory, as well as establishment, hygiene regulations are strictly adhered to.
• Ensure all maintenance problems are promptly reported to Head or Sous Chef.
• Any other duties the employer may reasonably require.

Who are we?

We are a small but growing hospitality group, run by highly passionate people that want to do the business of hospitality differently, putting our people front & center and responsible for the operation, with us providing guidance and assistance where necessary to enable you to grow in your career as a superstar of hospitality management, as well as helping us delivery our hospitality vision.

The Location?

Ministry of Works Bar & eatery is located in the town of Twizel, a thriving town in the middle of the Mackenzie basin, a stunning part of the country with plenty to offer all year round, with multiple ski fields close by, lakes and endless outdoor activities.

What are we offering?

We provide a new are different approach to hospitality, coaching our people to progress and succeed through a hands off style of management with extensive training and career development opportunities. Operating in an ever improving highly systemised environment with open book management at its core. We offer a competitive base salary and bonus system that is open and transparent with clear goals to achieve.

Each member of our team is provided with the opportunities to upskill and learn how to run a successful hospitality business with long term pathways to ownership.

Who are we looking for?

We have some exciting opportunities for experienced, enthusiastic & adaptable hospitality people with a willingness to learn and develop their skill set to run the day to day operations of the venue and its future upcoming developments. This would be perfect for those who are highly motivated career minded hospitality professional that is keen to develop and manage a high performing team.

Ministry of Works Bar & Eatery welcomes you to enquire about the role of Chef

We are always willing and interested to speak with people from passionate cooks who are willing to learn, to those with great experience and looking to advance in the Industry.

We love making room for people who are willing to share their creative side, work well in a team, want to be part of a successful company and are looking for a clear path to success.