Demi Chef

Travel + Leisure Co.; Whitianga; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vacation ownership company in Whitianga, New Zealand, is seeking a Demi Chef to prepare and present food while ensuring safety standards. The ideal candidate will have relevant trade qualifications and previous experience in a hotel or resort. The role offers professional development funding, discounted hotel stays, and subsidised health cover. Apply to join a value-driven team where hospitality is at the core of all operations.

Benefits

Professional development funding

Discounted hotel stays across Australia, Fiji, New Zealand

Subsidised private health cover

Qualifications

• Previous Food & Beverage experience in a Hotel/Resort environment.
• Strong desire to deliver an exceptional Guest experience.
• Ability to work flexible roster.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, produce and present all foods according to standard recipes.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards.
• Audit kitchen stock and order supplies as needed.

Skills

Food safety and hygiene practices

Food preparation skills

Customer service

Flexibility in working hours

Education

Relevant trade qualifications

Job description

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!

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 include, but are not limited to:

• 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

How You’ll Be Rewarded

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*

What You\'ll Bring

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

Where Memories Start with You

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.