Commis Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Queenstown, New Zealand · Full-Time · $28 - $29/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Breakfast preparation, conference catering and careful plating form part of this Commis Chef position in Queenstown, New Zealand. A hotel restaurant and bar serving rustic, hearty dishes has two vacancies, with permanent contracts of 30 hours a week. The kitchen needs cooks who contribute to a close team and can cover late nights, weekends and public holidays.
Your work extends from checking ingredients to managing dietary requests and supporting safe food handling. Consistency matters across preparation, cooking and presentation, alongside practical help with supplies and kitchen upkeep. The employer can potentially offer visa sponsorship for the right candidate.
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Key Responsibilities
- Check ingredient and produce quality before use, maintaining the standard of food served to guests.
- Cook breakfast dishes, conference food and other menu items, presenting each dish with the correct accompaniments.
- Adapt food preparation for guests requiring dairy-free or gluten-free dishes.
- Apply hygiene, health and safety procedures, operate kitchen tools and appliances correctly, and support HACCP practices.
- Look after equipment and supplies while limiting waste; assist with preserving and freezing food.
- Contribute to washing up and other kitchen work whenever needed.
- Support recruitment and training activities when required.
Requirements & Eligibility
- Previous work in a comparable position and experience preparing an à la carte menu.
- Ability to commit to a permanent contract of 30 hours a week, including late nights, weekends and public holidays.
- Strong teamwork skills and the ability to contribute within a closely working kitchen team.
- An NZQCF Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience instead of the formal qualification; a combination may be suitable.
- Safe food handling certification is an advantage but not required.
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