Senior Chef & Events Lead

Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa; Palmerston North; In loco; NZD 72.000 - 88.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

UniSaver superannuation contribution

Additional university holidays

Healthcare plan subsidies

Professional development opportunities

Staff discounts across NZ businesses

On-campus facilities access

Study fee concession for staff and fam

Descrizione del lavoro

Massey University, Commercial Services in Palmerston North, seeks a Senior Chef to lead diverse food operations across cafés, catering, conferences, weddings, and events. Based in Palmerston North, you will deliver exceptional food experiences and manage fast-paced service.

You will bring significant chef-level experience, strong culinary skills, and proven leadership of kitchen teams, with a focus on food safety, menu development, and cost control.

Competenze

• Significant experience as a Chef or Senior Chef in commercial kitchens.
• Strong culinary skills with focus on quality and presentation.
• Experience leading kitchen teams and developing junior staff.
• Knowledge of food safety, allergens, stock control, and operations.
• Experience delivering catering and events with multiple priorities.
• Relevant cookery qualification or equivalent experience.

Mansioni

• Prepare and present high-quality food across café, catering, conference, and event services.
• Support daily kitchen operations and maintain efficient workflows.
• Coordinate food production for conferences, functions, graduations, weddings, and events.
• Assist with menu development, stock management, food costing, and waste minimisation.
• Lead and mentor kitchen staff while fostering a positive team culture.
• Maintain compliance with food safety and health and safety requirements.

Conoscenze

Senior chef experience

Culinary skills

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Menu development

Stock control

Formazione

Cookery qualification

Descrizione del lavoro

Massey University, Commercial Services in Palmerston North, seeks a Senior Chef to lead diverse food operations across cafés, catering, conferences, weddings, and events. Based in Palmerston North, you will deliver exceptional food experiences and manage fast-paced service.

You will bring significant chef-level experience, strong culinary skills, and proven leadership of kitchen teams, with a focus on food safety, menu development, and cost control.