Chef de Partie: Creative Kitchen Lead & Menu Quality

JobSpace; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

JobSpace in Canterbury, New Zealand seeks a dedicated Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team. You will plan menus, estimate costs, and manage orders while maintaining high quality and timely service.

You will train staff where needed and ensure hygiene and regulatory compliance across all areas. The role requires weekend availability, honest reliability, and at least 2 years of relevant kitchen experience or a recognized certificate/diploma.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant kitchen experience.
• Relevant certificate or diploma required.
• Honest, reliable and drug-free.
• Ability to work weekends and roastered shifts.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus, estimate food and labour costs, and order supplies.
• Check stock levels and arrange next day orders for shortages or maintenance issues.
• Discuss food preparation with manager, dietitians, kitchen and waiting staff.
• Ensure daily readiness of tasks and staff to meet daily needs.
• Maintain stock levels at the right quality and quantity.
• Prepare and cook ingredients to the required standard and deliver on time.
• Follow recipes and instructions carefully.
• Clean preparation and service areas daily; comply with hygiene rules.
• Be familiar with and follow the Food Control Plan.
• Suggest new dishes and submit menu ideas when invited.
• May train staff and treat all staff fairly.
• May freeze and preserve foods.
• Ensure all statutory and establishment hygiene regulations are adhered to.

Job description

JobSpace in Canterbury, New Zealand seeks a dedicated Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team. You will plan menus, estimate costs, and manage orders while maintaining high quality and timely service.

You will train staff where needed and ensure hygiene and regulatory compliance across all areas. The role requires weekend availability, honest reliability, and at least 2 years of relevant kitchen experience or a recognized certificate/diploma.