Creative Chef — Fast-Paced Kitchen Leader

Accor Apartments & Realty; Lake Tekapo; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor Apartments & Realty in Canterbury, Lake Tekapo area seeks a passionate Chef to lead a designated kitchen area, turning creativity into memorable plates and ensuring smooth service.

You will work under HACCP standards, manage health and safety, and coordinate with front-of-house. The role requires Certificate 3 in Commercial Cookery, independent work, resilience in a fast-paced team, and flexible shifts including weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum educational requirement: Certificate 3 in Commercial Cookery.
• Ability to work independently and proactively.
• Thrives in fast-paced, high-pressure team environments.
• Flexible to shifts including mornings, late evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of a kitchen area to ensure smooth service.
• Contribute creativity and passion to dishes.
• Adhere to health, safety and HACCP regulations.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency in food preparation.
• Handle a range of kitchen tasks from dishwashing to cooking.
• Support collaboration between front-of-house and kitchen teams.

Skills

Independent work

Proactive attitude

Fast-paced environment

Flexible shifts

Education

Certificate 3 in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Accor Apartments & Realty in Canterbury, Lake Tekapo area seeks a passionate Chef to lead a designated kitchen area, turning creativity into memorable plates and ensuring smooth service.

You will work under HACCP standards, manage health and safety, and coordinate with front-of-house. The role requires Certificate 3 in Commercial Cookery, independent work, resilience in a fast-paced team, and flexible shifts including weekends.