Culinary Lead & Kitchen Team Mentor

New Zealand Government Joba; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NZ Recruitment in Wellington is seeking a skilled chef to join our kitchen team. You should bring a strong background in diverse cuisines, uphold food safety standards, and thrive in a collaborative environment.

You will prepare and present high-quality dishes, develop seasonal recipes, and ensure consistency across all meals. Training and teamwork are essential as you help drive kitchen excellence and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience as a professional chef in a bustling kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and HACCP practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality dishes per menu specifications.
• Develop new recipes reflecting seasonal ingredients and trends.
• Maintain consistency in taste, presentation, and portion sizes.
• Conduct taste tests and adjust recipes as needed.
• Collaborate with kitchen team to refine techniques and performance.
• Supervise and train junior kitchen staff during service hours.

Skills

Culinary expertise

Menu development

Food safety

Team collaboration

Job description

NZ Recruitment in Wellington is seeking a skilled chef to join our kitchen team. You should bring a strong background in diverse cuisines, uphold food safety standards, and thrive in a collaborative environment.

You will prepare and present high-quality dishes, develop seasonal recipes, and ensure consistency across all meals. Training and teamwork are essential as you help drive kitchen excellence and efficiency.