Commis Chef

Te Arai Links Golf Club; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family environment

Work-life balance

Luxury resort

Job summary

Te Arai Links Golf Club on New Zealand’s pristine coast seeks a Commis Chef to support the Head Chef across breakfast, lunch and dinner service. You’ll assist in kitchen prep and ensure high standards in menu execution while adapting to guest needs.

Join a renowned luxury resort team with ocean views, a focus on guest experience, and the opportunity to work flexible hours including nights and weekends in a vibrant, collaborative kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• One–two years’ experience as a professional chef.
• Strong basic food hygiene knowledge and training.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and service of guest menus for each dining period.
• Cook for high end guests with attention to dietary needs and allergies.
• Efficiently prepare for dining periods to match service demands.
• Monitor inventory and place orders as required.
• Ensure all areas meet food safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Chef experience

Culinary training

Food safety knowledge

Education

Certificate in basic food hygiene

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our kitchen! The restaurant will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as room service when required. The Commis Chef will assist the Head Chef in all areas of the kitchen operations including the preparation and service of menus for each dining period.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assist with the preparation and service of guest menus for each dining period to ensure the highest standard in all areas of kitchen operations
• Cooking for high end guests, requiring flexibility with menus and attention to guest’s special dietary needs, allergies, preferences and requests
• Efficiently prepare for dining periods so that appropriate quantities are cooked
• Monitoring inventory and ordering as per the requirements of the restaurant
• Ensure all areas satisfy the most stringent food, hygiene, health and safety and statutory requirements, including any food storage, preparation and service areas

About you

You will be an experienced Commis Chef and bring enthusiasm and energy to this exciting new role! Teamwork will be second nature to you and allow you to work collaboratively to deliver exceptional service. Other attributes that would contribute to your success would include:

• One - two years’ experience working as a professional chef; or a strong qualification from a culinary school
• Work experience in a reputable kitchen is desirable
• Certificate in basic food hygiene or similar work experience
• Confidence in managing multiple sections in a busy a la carte kitchen with emphasis on consistency and creativity
• Ability to work flexible hours as required including nights, weekends, and holidays

Positioned on the pristine Te Arai coastline just over an hour drive Northeast of Auckland, Te Arai Links promises to be a world class golf and luxury resort destination.

An environment with expansive ocean and island views the bespoke golf courses, guest accommodations, restaurants, bars, pro shop, retail and concierge set an elevated tone to the member, guest, and employee experience.

• Become a part of our family! We have a team of passionate hospitality professionals from around the world working towards the same goal, creating the best guest experience
• We focus on a work-life balance so that you can make the most of your experience
• Working at one of NZ’s latest luxury golf resorts that is surrounded by picturesque views and white sand beaches

Te Arai Links is one of the World's pinnacle golf and resort destinations, we invite skilled and passionate individuals to join us for our journey.