Chef de Partie

The MarketPlace; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The MarketPlace in Hamilton is seeking a fully trained Chef de Partie skilled in multi-ethnic menus and health-conscious preparation. This hands-on role operates in a busy seven-day operation, including some public holidays, with strict food safety and sanitation standards.

You will prepare dishes, supervise salad bar items, and ensure high-quality service under pressure. Minimum five years in large-volume production and a culinary certificate are required.

Qualifications

• A valid certificate from a qualified culinary institution.
• Minimum of five years' previous experience within a large volume production environment.
• Trained in safe food handling and sanitation standards.
• Skilled at meeting tight deadlines and working well under pressure.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, season and cook all approved menu items for our Food Service Program
• Prepare salads, sandwiches and other food-related orders
• Display hot and cold foods in the Salad Bar and Specialty Case
• Assist with receiving, storage and selection of appealing food items as required
• Replenish Salad Bar food items as needed
• Retrieve food items, breakdown and clean food bars at end of service
• Assist in the preparation of specialty food items
• Inspect supplies, equipment and work areas to ensure conformance to established standards
• Maintain high levels of sanitation and safety
• Ensure all equipment is clean and in working order
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
• Available to work split-shifts, weekends and some public holidays

Skills

Communication skills

Working under pressure

Deadline-oriented

Education

Culinary certificate

Job description

We are seeking a fully trained Chef de Partie well versed in the preparation of multi-ethnic dishes and familiar with modern health-conscious methods of food preparation, safety and handling. This is a hands-on position in a busy seven day a week operation including some public holidays. Essential job functions include the following:

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare, season and cook all approved menu items for our Food Service Program
• Prepare salads, sandwiches and other food-related orders
• Display hot and cold foods in the Salad Bar and Specialty Case
• Assist with receiving, storage and selection of appealing food items as required
• Replenish Salad Bar food items as needed
• Retrieve food items, breakdown and clean food bars at end of service
• Assist in the preparation of specialty food items
• Inspect supplies, equipment and work areas to ensure conformance to established standards
• Maintain high levels of sanitation and safety
• Ensure all equipment is clean and in working order
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
• Available to work split-shifts, weekends and some public holidays

Skills, Qualifications & Experience Required

• A valid certificate from a qualified culinary institution
• Minimum of five years' previous experience within a large volume production environment
• Trained in safe food handling and sanitation standards
• Skilled at meeting tight deadlines and working well under pressure
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Closing date: September 10th, 2026