Travelling Chefs Wanted | Full-Time Hours | Casual Contract
TRN
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Benefits offered by this job
Job summary
The Recruitment Network (TRN) is seeking experienced travelling Chefs for diverse NZ locations. These casual contracts offer full-time hours with the flexibility of short-term assignments and 3+ month opportunities.
Earn well with up to 60 hours per week during busy periods, while travel and accommodation are covered. You’ll work across hotels, resorts, restaurants and other hospitality venues, gaining varied experience across New Zealand.
Qualifications
- Strong commercial kitchen experience.
- Experience working in busy kitchen environments.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Good attention to detail and high food quality standards.
- Flexibility to work across different kitchens and locations.
- Own chef uniform and knives.
- Reliable transport where required.
- Full and unrestricted working rights in New Zealand.
Skills
Job description
Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.
Ready for a change of scenery?
Why stay in the same kitchen when your next opportunity could take you somewhere completely different?
The Recruitment Network (TRN) is looking for experienced Chefs who are ready to work, travel and experience some of New Zealand's most beautiful locations.
It's a great option if you want the earning potential of full-time hours without being locked into a permanent full-time contract.
We're currently recruiting for travelling Chef opportunities starting soon, with consistent work available for the next 3+ months and potentially longer.
- Casual employment with full-time working hours available
- Work hard, earn well, then take Christmas & New Year off
- Work starting soon, with opportunities running for 3+ months
- Potential for ongoing work beyond the initial
- Up to 60 hours per week during busy periods
- Travel or fuel costs covered, depending on the location
- Accommodation provided or arranged for eligible travelling positions
- Weekly pay
- Work across hotels, resorts, restaurants, catering and other hospitality venues
- The opportunity to work and experience different parts of New Zealand
- Flexibility to take time off when you need it
Get the consistency and earning potential of full-time work, with the flexibility of a casual contract.
One of the best things about working casually with TRN is the flexibility.
Work plenty of hours over the busy period, make the most of the earning potential, then take some well-deserved time off over Christmas and New Year.
This is a casual contract, giving you flexibility while still offering the opportunity to work full-time hours and potentially 40+ hours per week.
This isn't just another Chef job; it's your chance to experience New Zealand.
We're offering opportunities in some of New Zealand's most beautiful regional and destination locations, from Te Anau in the deep South, through to the stunning Marlborough Sounds and other incredible locations in between.
Imagine finishing a shift and having some of New Zealand's best scenery right on your doorstep. Spend your days off exploring mountains, lakes, coastlines, walking tracks and small towns while working in quality hospitality venues.
Your next contract could take you somewhere you've never lived before, allowing you to earn money, meet new people, build your Chef experience and explore a different side of New Zealand.
- Experienced Chefs
- Strong commercial kitchen experience
- Experience working in busy kitchen environments
- A strong work ethic and professional attitude
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Good attention to detail and high food-quality standards
- Flexibility to work across different kitchens and locations
- Your own chef uniform and knives
- Reliable transport where required
- Full and unrestricted working rights in New Zealand
If you're looking for full-time hours, great earning potential, Christmas and New Year flexibility, and the chance to experience some of New Zealand's most beautiful locations without being tied to a permanent contract TRN wants to hear from you.
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