Lead Chef – Busy Timaru Kitchen, Weekend Availability

Re Immigration Limited; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Timaru Re Immigration Limited in Timaru, Canterbury, is seeking an experienced Chef to lead food preparation and maintain high quality across lunch and dinner service six days a week.

The role requires weekend availability, shifts from 11:00am to 11:00pm, and supervision of kitchen staff, menu planning, stock control, and adherence to Food Control Plan.

If you bring 2+ years in a commercial kitchen or NZQF Level 4+ in cookery, you will fit well.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen or NZQF Level 4+ diploma in cookery.
• Sound knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Ability to work under pressure during busy service periods and maintain quality standards.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
• Ability to supervise and guide junior kitchen staff.
• Availability to work weekends, evenings and public holidays as rostered.

Responsibilities

• Planning and developing menus, including seasonal and daily specials, and estimating food and labour costs to keep the kitchen within budget
• Ordering food and kitchen supplies, checking deliveries, and managing stock levels and rotation to minimise waste
• Monitoring the quality of dishes at every stage of preparation, cooking and presentation to ensure consistency
• Discussing food preparation issues, menu changes, dietary requirements and allergen needs with management, kitchen staff and front-of-house staff
• Demonstrating cooking techniques and advising kitchen staff on correct cooking procedures and recipe standards
• Preparing and cooking a range of dishes, including bar meals, à la carte lunch and dinner menus, and function or group orders
• Explaining and enforcing food safety and hygiene requirements in line with the business's Food Control Plan
• Assisting with the selection and training of new kitchen staff as required
• Freezing, storing and preserving food correctly to maintain quality and food safety standards

Skills

Chef experience

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Staff supervision

Weekend availability

Education

NZ Diploma in cookery or equivalent

Job description

Timaru Re Immigration Limited in Timaru, Canterbury, is seeking an experienced Chef to lead food preparation and maintain high quality across lunch and dinner service six days a week.

The role requires weekend availability, shifts from 11:00am to 11:00pm, and supervision of kitchen staff, menu planning, stock control, and adherence to Food Control Plan.

If you bring 2+ years in a commercial kitchen or NZQF Level 4+ in cookery, you will fit well.