Creative Sous Chef — Menu Design & Kitchen Excellence

ARCEE HOLDINGS LIMITED; Cambridge; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

ARCEE HOLDINGS LIMITED – Cambridge, North Island is seeking a kitchen professional to work with our Head chef and staff to deliver exceptional dining experiences and maintain high food quality standards. You will contribute to menu development and collaborate closely with management and kitchen teammates.

Responsibilities include planning menus, introducing new dishes, cooking, plating, stock checks, and ensuring proper storage and temperature control of ingredients.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of relevant kitchen experience.
• Ability to work with management and kitchen staff to deliver dining experiences.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with management to plan, design and update the food menu.
• Introduce new dishes and refine existing ones based on customer feedback and preferences.
• Cook meals and season food during cooking.
• Portion food, plate, and add gravies, sauces and garnishes.
• Coordinate with other kitchen staff on food preparations such as marinating, making sauces, etc.
• Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements.
• Check food and ingredients stocks and ensure that the quality is maintained.
• Secure food and ingredients and ensure that it is stored in temperature-controlled facilities.
• Assist in managing incoming items from suppliers.
• Regulate temperatures of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment.

Skills

Menu development

Food preparation

Quality control

Team coordination

Job description

ARCEE HOLDINGS LIMITED – Cambridge, North Island is seeking a kitchen professional to work with our Head chef and staff to deliver exceptional dining experiences and maintain high food quality standards. You will contribute to menu development and collaborate closely with management and kitchen teammates.

Responsibilities include planning menus, introducing new dishes, cooking, plating, stock checks, and ensuring proper storage and temperature control of ingredients.