Commis Chef

Star Group; Howick; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Goode Brothers Botany is seeking a motivated Commis Chef to learn and grow in a fast-paced kitchen.

You will help with preparing and cooking dishes, keep your workspace clean, and support senior chefs during busy service. A year of kitchen or hospitality experience and a cookery or food safety qualification such as NCEA Level 3 are preferred. Join a fun, hardworking team.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year kitchen or hospitality experience.
• Cookery or food safety qualification such as NCEA Level 3 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes.
• Keep workspace clean and organized.
• Support senior chefs during busy service periods.
• Follow recipes accurately.
• Maintain food safety standards.
• Take pride in producing high-quality food.

Skills

Commis Chef

Education

NCEA Level 3 or equivalent cookery/food safety qualification

Job description

Join the team at Goode Brothers Botany — your local Kiwi-Italian gastropub. We’re less about old-country tradition and more about bringing fresh, modern Kiwi flavour to every plate and every shift. If you love great food, great people, and a vibrant atmosphere, we’d love to have you on board.

Goode Brothers Botany is on the lookout for a motivated Commis Chef who’s ready to learn and grow in a fast-paced kitchen. You’ll help with preparing and cooking dishes, keeping your workspace clean, and supporting senior chefs during busy service periods. You’ll follow recipes, maintain food safety standards, and take pride in producing delicious, high-quality food. We’re looking for someone with at least one year’s kitchen or hospitality experience and a cookery or food safety qualification such as NCEA Level 3 or equivalent. You’ll bring a passion for food, reliability, and the drive to keep improving your skills as part of a fun, hardworking team.