Village Kitchen Lead: Chef Manager (Mon-Fri)

Summerset; Northland; Vor Ort; NZD 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Great work-life balance with set hours

Southern Cross Health Essentials

Ongoing training & development

Meaningful daily impact

Zusammenfassung

Summerset in Rototuna is seeking a Chef Manager to lead a busy kitchen, delivering high-quality meals for residents, cafés, and events. You’ll coach a culinary team, manage stock, costs, and compliance while shaping memorable dining experiences.

This full-time role runs Monday to Friday 9:00–17:30, offering strong benefits and development opportunities within a values-driven organisation that cares for residents and staff alike.

Qualifikationen

• Qualified and experienced Chef with a passion for food, people and leading a high-performing team.
• Recognised professional cookery qualification.
• Proven leadership experience in a high-output kitchen or similar environment.
• Experience across set meal service, café offerings, and catering for events or functions.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, compliance, and the Food Act.
• Confidence managing stock, ordering, and day-to-day kitchen administration.

Aufgaben

• Preparing and cooking high-quality meals for residents, including those unable to visit the café.
• Creating appealing menus and cabinet food that drive interest and enjoyment.
• Catering for special events, celebrations, and fine dining experiences.
• Leading, coaching, and supporting your kitchen team, including rostering and day-to-day guidance.
• Managing stock, ordering, food storage, and kitchen equipment to keep operations running smoothly.
• Ensuring full compliance with our Food Control Plan.
• Monitoring costs, minimising waste, and supporting budget performance.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Team coaching

Food preparation

Food safety

Budget awareness

Ausbildung

Professional cookery qualification

Jobbeschreibung

Summerset in Rototuna is seeking a Chef Manager to lead a busy kitchen, delivering high-quality meals for residents, cafés, and events. You’ll coach a culinary team, manage stock, costs, and compliance while shaping memorable dining experiences.

This full-time role runs Monday to Friday 9:00–17:30, offering strong benefits and development opportunities within a values-driven organisation that cares for residents and staff alike.