Creative Part-Time Chef | Great Work-Life Balance

Oceania Group; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Oceania Group is seeking a part-time Chef for Palm Grove Village in Christchurch. The role focuses on expressive cooking, high-standard customer service, and supporting food service operations under guidance from senior management. You’ll learn and grow while maintaining a work schedule that supports balance.

Ideal candidates have a culinary apprenticeship or equivalent experience, strong teamwork, time management, and a positive, proactive attitude. Full NZ working rights required.

Qualifications

• Completed culinary apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
• Excellent customer service and people skills.
• Ability to manage time and lead a small kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Express creativity and passion for cooking.
• Deliver top-class customer service to a high standard.
• Support food service operations under senior management.
• Continue learning and developing culinary skills.
• Work hours that support a healthy work life balance.

Skills

Culinary skills

Customer service

Time management

Leadership

Education

Culinary apprenticeship or equivalent experience

Job description

Oceania Group is seeking a part-time Chef for Palm Grove Village in Christchurch. The role focuses on expressive cooking, high-standard customer service, and supporting food service operations under guidance from senior management. You’ll learn and grow while maintaining a work schedule that supports balance.

Ideal candidates have a culinary apprenticeship or equivalent experience, strong teamwork, time management, and a positive, proactive attitude. Full NZ working rights required.