Chef de Parties

JobSpace; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time positions

Stable employment

Job summary

Joyful Restaurant Limited in Christchurch is seeking three skilled Chef de Parties to join our kitchen team. You will prepare and cook a variety of Chinese dishes, manage an assigned section, and ensure food is prepared efficiently to our standards.

Ideal candidates hold a Cookery qualification or have 2 years of experience, with sound knowledge of Chinese cooking techniques. You’ll maintain high kitchen hygiene and thrive in a busy restaurant environment.

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant qualification in Cookery, Culinary Arts, Professional Cookery, Commercial Cookery, or have at least 2 years’ relevant commercial cooking experience.
• Sound knowledge of Chinese food preparation, ingredients, seasonings and techniques.
• Capable of independently managing an assigned section of the kitchen.
• Work efficiently while maintaining consistent food quality and presentation.
• Strong understanding of food safety, kitchen hygiene and safety requirements.
• Reliable, organized and able to work in a busy commercial kitchen.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Available to work rostered shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of Chinese dishes according to recipes and standards.
• Take responsibility for an assigned section of the kitchen.
• Prepare meat, seafood, vegetables, sauces and ingredients for daily service.
• Apply cooking techniques such as stir-frying, steaming, braising, boiling and deep-frying.
• Ensure consistency in taste, portion size and presentation.
• Coordinate food preparation to complete orders accurately and efficiently.
• Monitor quality and freshness of ingredients and dishes.
• Assist with stock levels, receiving supplies and storage.

Skills

Chinese cooking

Section leadership

Food safety

Teamwork

Reliability

Consistency in quality

Education

Cookery/Culinary Arts qualification or 2 years’ experience

Job description

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Joyful Restaurant Limited is seeking three skilled and reliable Chef de Parties to join our kitchen team in Christchurch.

The successful candidates will be responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of Chinese dishes, managing designated sections of the kitchen, and ensuring that all food is prepared efficiently and consistently to the restaurant's required standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of Chinese dishes according to the restaurant's recipes and quality standards.
• Take responsibility for the preparation and operation of an assigned section of the kitchen.
• Prepare meat, seafood, vegetables, sauces, seasonings and other ingredients required for daily service.
• Apply appropriate Chinese food preparation and cooking techniques, including stir-frying, steaming, braising, boiling and deep-frying.
• Ensure consistency in the taste, quality, portion size and presentation of dishes.
• Coordinate food preparation and cooking to ensure orders are completed accurately and efficiently during service.
• Monitor the quality and freshness of ingredients and finished dishes.
• Assist with monitoring stock levels, receiving supplies and ensuring ingredients are stored correctly.
• Minimise food wastage through appropriate preparation, portion control and storage practices.
• Maintain a clean, organised and hygienic kitchen section.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Work closely with other chefs and kitchen staff to ensure smooth and efficient kitchen operations.
• Provide guidance and assistance to junior kitchen staff where required.
• Report equipment faults, stock shortages and other operational issues to management.

Job Requirements

The successful candidates should:

• Hold a relevant qualification in Cookery, Culinary Arts, Professional Cookery, Commercial Cookery, or a related field, or have at least 2 years’ relevant commercial cooking experience.
• Have sound knowledge of Chinese food preparation, ingredients, seasonings and cooking techniques.
• Be capable of independently managing an assigned section of the kitchen.
• Be able to work efficiently while maintaining consistent food quality and presentation.
• Have a good understanding of food safety, kitchen hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Be reliable, organised and able to work effectively in a busy commercial kitchen.
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Be available to work rostered shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays as required.

What We Offer

• Full-time positions
• Stable employment in a professional and supportive kitchen environment