Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Timaru, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25 - $35/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Keeping dishes consistent when orders build up is a central part of this Chef opportunity in Timaru, New Zealand. A growing hospitality operation is recruiting experienced chefs for permanent and seasonal options, with work spanning food preparation, cooking and coordinated kitchen service.
You will help deliver the menu, maintain presentation and portion standards, and support stock control and kitchen organisation. Sharing practical knowledge with colleagues is part of maintaining a professional working environment. Overseas applicants must meet New Zealand work visa eligibility requirements; sponsorship is available for qualified candidates.
Describe your commercial kitchen background in a clear English CV, including the menus you have delivered and how you maintain quality during busy services. Build a culinary work history with Build AI CV.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook varied dishes to meet customer expectations, managing preparation so kitchen operations run smoothly.
- Check food quality, presentation and portioning for consistency throughout service.
- Coordinate with kitchen colleagues to deliver the menu efficiently, including during busy periods.
- Assist with ingredient preparation, stock control and the organisation of kitchen work.
- Apply food safety and hygiene procedures and keep the kitchen clean, orderly and compliant with workplace standards.
- Contribute positively to the team and share knowledge that helps improve kitchen practice.
Requirements & Eligibility
- Demonstrate experience working as a Chef in commercial hospitality, including busy restaurants, hotels or comparable food service settings.
- Be able to sustain consistent food quality during high-volume service, with a strong understanding of kitchen procedures, food safety and hygiene.
- Bring excellent communication and teamwork, a positive attitude and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction.
- Be available for flexible shifts covering evenings, weekends and public holidays.
- Organise your work well and pay close attention to detail.
- Relevant culinary training or industry experience is preferred.
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