Seasonal Lodge Chef - Creative Menu & Team Player

KiwiQuest; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Job summary

KiwiQuest in Canterbury, New Zealand, is seeking a seasonal chef to prepare creative, well-presented dishes for a luxury high-country lodge and to support a close-knit kitchen team on a rotating roster.

The role requires café or restaurant experience, reliability and motivation, and availability for weekends and public holidays. You will work 40 hours per week on a seasonal contract until the end of May, with an option to renew, and accommodation may be provided if required.

Qualifications

• Confident and experienced chef with cafe or restaurant experience.
• Reliability and motivation.
• Availability for weekends and public holidays.
• Creative flair and excellent food presentation.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• High standard of food safety and hygiene.
• 40 hours per week.
• Seasonal contract until end of May with option to renew.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present food to a high standard
• Contribute new menu ideas
• Work a rotating seven-day roster with two days off
• Keep the kitchen clean, tidy and efficient
• Maintain food safety, cleanliness and hygiene standards
• Communicate with and support the kitchen team

Skills

Cafe/Restaurant experience

Creative flair

Strong teamwork

Food safety awareness

Reliability

Job description

KiwiQuest in Canterbury, New Zealand, is seeking a seasonal chef to prepare creative, well-presented dishes for a luxury high-country lodge and to support a close-knit kitchen team on a rotating roster.

The role requires café or restaurant experience, reliability and motivation, and availability for weekends and public holidays. You will work 40 hours per week on a seasonal contract until the end of May, with an option to renew, and accommodation may be provided if required.