Commis Chef - Federal Delicatessen (Casual)

SkyCity; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals in staff cafeteria

Staff parking & dry cleaning

Subsidised medical insurance

Outlet discounts

Job summary

SkyCity, Auckland's entertainment destination, invites applications for a Commis Chef at Federal Delicatessen. The role focuses on preparing standard dishes, maintaining a clean kitchen, and delivering friendly service in a collaborative team environment.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year in a commercial kitchen, solid knowledge of kitchen equipment, and a strong grasp of health and safety standards. Staff benefits include meals, parking, insurance, and discounts across outlets.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Ability to use basic kitchen equipment.
• Great communication and ability to slot into a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare standard dishes with intermediate cooking skills.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and organisation.
• Deliver friendly service and work collaboratively.
• Follow health, safety and compliance standards.

Skills

Commercial kitchen experience

Team player

Good communication

Health and safety compliance

Job description

E pā ana ki a SkyCity | About SkyCity

SkyCity is truly Auckland's leading entertainment destination. With our casino venue, international-class and award-winning restaurants/cafes and bars, a sophisticated purpose-built convention centre, a modern multi-purpose theatre and an ever growing out-catering and event services business we are a diverse and complex operation. With the range of kitchens and our vast out catering and convention facilities, SkyCity operates New Zealand's largest Production Kitchen and In-house Pastry team, there is an extensive range of opportunities to showcase your culinary skills.

Federal Delicatessen is fun, vibrant and reminiscent of the traditional Jewish Delis you'd experience in New York and Montreal but with a local spin.We have a fantastic opportunity for an energetic and passionate Commis Chef looking to take the next exciting step in their culinary career.

The role requires intermediate cooking skills with ability to prepare standard dishes, maintain kitchen cleanliness, deliver friendly service, work collaboratively, and follow health, safety, and compliance standards.

You will be an enthusiastic, skilled, passionate and professional Chef with a sound understanding of the kitchen, it’s layout and functions. You will also need:

• At least 1x year of experience working in a commercial kitchen
• Understanding of, and basic abilities in using equipment found in the kitchen
• Great communication skills and slot into a team well!
• A supportive and diverse company culture
• Work with people who care, are driven and energetic
• $2.50 cooked meals in our staff cafeteria (there's some healthy salads as well)
• Heavily discounted staff car parking and dry cleaning
• Subsidised medical insurance
• Discounts at our outlets

At SkyCity, our career opportunities are as diverse as our workforce. We don't just embrace differences; we value and support them. Our hiring is centred on capability and performance, regardless of gender, gender identity, race, origin, age, educational background, disability, or religious beliefs. We're here to empower you to shine. Our willingness to adapt ensures you can chart your path with us! Join us at SkyCity and be extraordinary by being you.

SkyCity takes its commitment to Host Responsibility seriously. Every member of our team, no matter their role, contributes towards SkyCity's culture of customer care.