Chef de Partie – Coastal Kitchen, Kaikōura

Hind Management; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Health and wellbeing programmes

Discounts on hotels/restaurants/spas

Job summary

Hind Management in Kaikōura seeks a Chef de Partie for Sudima Kaikōura's Hiku kitchen. You will prepare high-quality dishes across restaurant, bar, conference services and room service.

The role is fixed-term (minimum 30 hours per week) at $28 per hour, based in Kaikōura, with opportunities to contribute to menu planning and mentoring junior cooks.

Three years of kitchen experience or NZQF Diploma preferred; rostered shifts including mornings, evenings and public holidays.

Qualifications

• NZQF Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2) or
• 3 years experience in a busy kitchen environment may substitute for the formal qualification
• Ability to work individually and in a team.
• Planning and organizing skills
• Ability to multi-task, show flexibility and meet deadlines under pressure
• Flexible to work rostered shifts, including mornings and evening shifts and public holidays
• Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment (e.g. grillers and pasta makers)
• Familiarity with sanitation regulations

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality dishes that meet brand standards across the restaurant, bar, conference services, and room service.
• Complete preparation tasks, communicating with Managers, dieticians, kitchen, waiting staff and other parties to offer flexibility with dietary needs
• Support the kitchen team to maintain a workspace that upholds strict food hygiene and safety standards
• Plan menus, accurately estimate food and labour costs, and manage supply orders to ensure seamless operations.
• Demonstrate cooking techniques and provide guidance to junior kitchen team members to foster skill development.
• Promote a positive team atmosphere grounded in cooperation and mutual respect
• Monitor the quality of dishes throughout preparation and presentation stages, ensuring consistency and excellence.
• Manage food preservation and freezing processes to maintain product quality.
• Explain and enforce hygiene regulations

Skills

Teamwork

Planning & Organizing

Multi-tasking

Flexibility

Kitchen equipment experience

Education

NZQF Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

3 years kitchen experience substitute

Tools

Grillers

Pasta makers

Job description

Hind Management in Kaikōura seeks a Chef de Partie for Sudima Kaikōura's Hiku kitchen. You will prepare high-quality dishes across restaurant, bar, conference services and room service.

The role is fixed-term (minimum 30 hours per week) at $28 per hour, based in Kaikōura, with opportunities to contribute to menu planning and mentoring junior cooks.

Three years of kitchen experience or NZQF Diploma preferred; rostered shifts including mornings, evenings and public holidays.