Chef de Partie

Queen Margaret College; Wellington; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Term time only

Job summary

Queen Margaret College in Wellington Central seeks an experienced Chef de Partie to join a dedicated kitchen team. You will prepare, cook and plate high-quality dishes, maintain food hygiene and safety, and support menu planning and daily ordering. This permanent full-time role is 40 hours per week rostered, term-time only with some holiday work, and includes uniforms. Applicants must be able to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand and work weekends/public holidays.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chef de Partie with professional kitchen experience.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and plate high-quality dishes and maintain presentation standards.
• Maintain food hygiene, sanitation and workplace health and safety at all times.
• Support themed menu planning and daily ordering.
• Ensure food safety and compliance with boarding kitchen regulations.
• Manage dietary requirements and portion planning.
• Handle café counter service, cash and EFTPOS transactions.
• Assist with catering for school events and functions.
• Strong communication and a positive attitude.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking techniques

Food hygiene

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Chef de Partie

Tools

Kitchen safety compliance

Job description

Queen Margaret College – Wellington Central, North Island

Applications Close Monday 21 September, 9am

Permanent Full Time (40 hours per week rostered-shift)

Queen Margaret College (QMC) is Wellington’s leading independent school for girls and young women providing modern a boarding experience and a co-educational Preschool. Located in the heart of our vibrant capital, we’re a modern, inclusive, and forward-thinking community that welcomes students and staff from all backgrounds. We’re proud of our values-driven culture that nurtures individual and collective hauora (wellbeing), and we’re committed to empowering every learner to flourish.

Are you an experienced, qualified Chef de Partie who thrives working in a dedicated, tight knit kitchen team? Can you make a difference and contribute to a positive, respectful kitchen culture? This is a great opportunity to be part of a team led by an expert catering manager. Together you’ll:

• Prepare, cook and plate high-quality dishes and maintain high presentation standards
• Maintain exceptional standards of food hygiene, sanitation and workplace health and safety at all times
• Support themed menu planning and daily ordering
• Ensure food safety and compliance with boarding kitchen regulations
• Manage dietary requirements and portion planning
• Handle café counter service, cash and EFTPOS transactions
• Assist with catering for school events and functions
• Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen operations
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Great communication skills and a positive attitude
• Passion for fresh, seasonal, and nutritious food
• Deep understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients and equipment pertinent to recipes
• Ability to thrive under pressure, multitask and coordinate with other team members
• Proven Experience as a chef in a professional kitchen environment
• Be available to work weekends and public holidays

Ngā whakareinga | What we offer

• Term time only, with the opportunity to work during school holidays
• Your uniform is provided

To be considered for this role you must be able to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand.

We operate safer recruitment practices and undertake rigorous screening and safety checking processes for all roles that involve contact with children.