Chef / Sous Chef

KiwiQuest; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Job summary

KiwiQuest in Canterbury, New Zealand, is seeking a seasonal chef to prepare creative, well-presented dishes for a luxury high-country lodge and to support a close-knit kitchen team on a rotating roster.

The role requires café or restaurant experience, reliability and motivation, and availability for weekends and public holidays. You will work 40 hours per week on a seasonal contract until the end of May, with an option to renew, and accommodation may be provided if required.

Qualifications

• Confident and experienced chef with cafe or restaurant experience.
• Reliability and motivation.
• Availability for weekends and public holidays.
• Creative flair and excellent food presentation.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• High standard of food safety and hygiene.
• 40 hours per week.
• Seasonal contract until end of May with option to renew.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present food to a high standard
• Contribute new menu ideas
• Work a rotating seven-day roster with two days off
• Keep the kitchen clean, tidy and efficient
• Maintain food safety, cleanliness and hygiene standards
• Communicate with and support the kitchen team

Skills

Cafe/Restaurant experience

Creative flair

Strong teamwork

Food safety awareness

Reliability

Job description

Hospitality & Food Service $0.0/h 4 days ago

Work Style

Physical 6/10

Technical 5/10

Creative 7/10

Pace 8/10

Structure 7/10

Pressure 7/10

Travel 1/10

Hours 9/10

Description

This seasonal chef role prepares creative, well-presented food for a luxury high-country lodge while supporting a close-knit kitchen team on a rotating roster.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present food to a high standard
• Contribute new menu ideas
• Work a rotating seven-day roster with two days off
• Keep the kitchen clean, tidy and efficient
• Maintain food safety, cleanliness and hygiene standards
• Communicate with and support the kitchen team

Requirements

• Confident and experienced chef with café or restaurant experience
• Reliability and motivation
• Availability for weekends and public holidays
• Creative flair and excellent food presentation
• Strong organisation and attention to detail
• Good communication and teamwork
• High standard of food safety and hygiene
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Accommodation provided for the right candidate if required
• Supportive small-team environment
• Opportunity to contribute menu ideas
• 40 hours per week
• Seasonal contract until the end of May with an option to renew