Demi Chef

Oceania Group; Ōrākei; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Helier by Oceania in St Heliers, Auckland, is seeking a full-time Demi Chef to join our kitchen team and deliver dining experiences that reflect quality and care for our residents and guests.

You'll work alongside our Executive Chef and wider kitchen team, preparing and cooking dishes to a high standard, supporting service, and developing your craft in a close-knit, resident-focused environments.

Qualifications

• Culinary training, an apprenticeship or equivalent practical kitchen experience.
• A genuine passion for preparing food that looks great and tastes even better.
• An understanding of food safety and safe food-handling practices.
• Strong organisation and time-management skills.
• A positive, hands-on approach and willingness to learn.
• The confidence to ask questions, seek feedback and take responsibility for your work.
• A team-first mindset - you're ready to support others and step in when needed.
• Pride in maintaining high standards, even when the kitchen gets busy.
• Flexibility to work rostered shifts.
• Relevant Safe Food NZQA qualifications such as 167, 168, 20666 or 27955 would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes to a high standard following recipes, menus and presentation expectations.
• Support daily service as well as functions, special events and changing menu requirements.
• Take pride in the quality and presentation of every dish that leaves the kitchen.
• Work closely with senior chefs, seeking feedback and opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.
• Contribute ideas and bring curiosity and creativity to the kitchen.
• Help ensure ingredients and stock are available at the right quality and quantity while minimising waste.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness in line with our Food Control Plan.
• Take ownership of your section and follow through on what needs to be done.
• Work as one team to keep service running smoothly and deliver an exceptional experience for our residents.

Skills

Culinary training

Apprenticeship

Food safety knowledge

Time management

Team player

Willingness to learn

Adaptability

Job description

Grow your culinary career in a kitchen where quality, creativity and exceptional service matter.

The Helier by Oceania offers a different kind of retirement living. Nestled in the heart of St Heliers, The Helier combines beautiful surroundings, exceptional amenities and personalised service to create a quintessential lodge experience for our residents.

We're looking for a full-time Demi Chef to join our kitchen team and help us deliver a dining experience that reflects the quality and care The Helier is known for.

This is a great opportunity for a developing chef who takes pride in their craft, wants to learn from experienced chefs and enjoys being part of a team that cares about getting the details right.

What you'll be doing

Working alongside our Executive Chef, Sous Chef and wider kitchen team, you'll play an important part in the preparation and delivery of consistently high-quality food for our residents and guests.

You'll:

• Prepare and cook dishes to a high standard, following recipes, menus and presentation expectations.

• Support daily service as well as functions, special events and changing menu requirements.

• Take pride in the quality and presentation of every dish that leaves the kitchen.

• Work closely with senior chefs, seeking feedback and opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

• Contribute ideas and bring curiosity and creativity to the kitchen.

• Help ensure ingredients and stock are available at the right quality and quantity while minimising waste.

• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness in line with our Food Control Plan.

• Take ownership of your section and follow through on what needs to be done.

• Work as one team to keep service running smoothly and deliver an exceptional experience for our residents.

What you'll bring

We're looking for someone who is passionate about food and keen to keep developing their craft.

You'll bring:

• Culinary training, an apprenticeship or equivalent practical kitchen experience.

• A genuine passion for preparing food that looks great and tastes even better.

• An understanding of food safety and safe food-handling practices.

• Strong organisation and time-management skills.

• A positive, hands-on approach and willingness to learn.

• The confidence to ask questions, seek feedback and take responsibility for your work.

• A team-first mindset - you're ready to support others and step in when needed.

• Pride in maintaining high standards, even when the kitchen gets busy.

• Flexibility to work rostered shifts.

• Relevant Safe Food NZQA qualifications such as 167, 168, 20666 or 27955 would be an advantage.

What it's like to work with us

At Oceania, our values aren't just words - they shape how we work together.

• We're finding better ways. We welcome curiosity and ideas. Whether you're learning a new technique, improving how your section runs or suggesting something for the menu, we want you to keep growing.

• We're committed to care. Food is an important part of our residents' lives. We care about the details, understand individual preferences and take pride in creating dining experiences people genuinely look forward to.

• We're proud to deliver. You'll take ownership of your work, follow through and hold yourself to the high standards our residents expect.

Why join The Helier?

The Helier offers the opportunity to develop your culinary career in an environment where food and hospitality are an important part of the resident experience.

Most importantly, you'll be joining a team where your contribution matters - and where you'll have experienced people around you to help you continue developing as a chef.

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