Demi Chef

Travel + Leisure Co.; Pauanui; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development funding

Discounted hotel stays across Australia, Fiji, New Zealand

Subsidised private health cover

Job summary

A leading vacation ownership company in New Zealand is seeking a Demi Chef. Responsibilities include preparing and presenting food while ensuring safety and hygiene standards are met. Previous experience in a hotel/resort environment is required, along with an adaptive mindset. Candidates must possess relevant trade qualifications and be able to work flexible hours. The role offers professional development, discounted hotel stays, and subsidised health cover.

Qualifications

• Must have relevant trade qualifications.
• Experience in Food & Beverage sector in a hotel/resort is essential.
• Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, produce and present all foods according to standard recipes.
• Ensure food safety and hygiene standards are adhered to.
• Audit and manage kitchen stock daily.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Culinary skills

Customer service orientation

Ability to work flexible hours

Education

Relevant trade qualifications

Job description

Overview

We Put the World on Vacation. Travel + Leisure Co. is the world’s leading vacation ownership and travel membership company, with a dynamic and growing portfolio of resort, travel club, and lifestyle travel brands. Our dedicated associates help the company achieve its mission to put the world on vacation. Innovation and growth keep our work interesting and fun. Every day is a chance to learn something new and turn vacation inspiration into exceptional experiences for millions of travelers worldwide.

GO WHERE TEAMWORK TALKS. At Travel + Leisure Co, we go further as a team. We believe in the impact of a helping hand and the power of vacations. If you enjoy working in an environment where no two days are the same, join our Puka Park team as the Demi Chef today!

Role

How You’ll Shine

As the Demi Chef, you will be responsible for preparing, producing and presenting all foods according to standard recipes and as directed by the Head Chef and provide a superior customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Place highest importance to food safety and hygiene of food preparation as outlined in the HACCP principles and the local guidelines for catering establishments.
• Prepare, produce and present all foods in accordance with identified Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards, commonly accepted in the catering industry.
• Display eagerness to increase food knowledge and skills.
• Strive to minimize food wastage.
• Provide an exceptional Guest experience
• Audit kitchen stock & grocery lines daily & order stock as required

Rewards

Build your career with a value driven organisation that promotes continual growth and development for its people. Some of our many benefits on offer include:

• Professional development funding
• Discounted hotel stays across Australia, Fiji, New Zealand
• Subsidised private health cover

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will be:

• Relevant trade qualifications
• Previous Food & Beverage experience in a Hotel/Resort environment
• A desire to deliver an exceptional Guest experience
• An adaptive mindset and vision to deliver a quality product
• The ability to work a flexible roster, inclusive of nights, weekends and public holidays

About Travel + Leisure Co.

Hospitality is at the heart of all we do at Travel + Leisure Co. Here, you’ll find an inclusive environment where we deliver excellence and take time to have fun, celebrate together, and support one another. We’re always looking ahead to what’s next and how we can strengthen our business, its neighboring communities, and the customer experience. Join our global team and build a career where memories start with you.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], including the title and location of the position for which you are applying.