Chef de Partie
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Whangarei, New Zealand · Full-Time · $32/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
In Whangarei, a historic waterfront hotel is recruiting passionate chefs for Chef de Partie roles. Each position is permanent and full-time at 30 hours a week, in a professional, supportive kitchen where fresh, seasonal food and consistent standards come first.
As Chef de Partie you will run your own section, keep stock at the right quality and quantity and see that every part of a dish is up to standard and out on time. Preference goes to applicants who already have New Zealand work eligibility, though sponsorship may be considered for the right candidate.
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Key Responsibilities
- Be familiar with daily and ongoing menus, functions and specials
- Contribute ideas for new dishes, and put forward new menu items when invited
- Make sure your section is set up for daily service, functions and specials
- Hold the right amount of stock at the right quality, and let the Head or Sous Chef know of any shortfall
- Check that each component of every dish is properly cooked, up to standard and served on time
- Follow recipes and the Food Control Plan, keep prep and service areas clean, and prepare stock to meet demand without waste
- Help junior staff carry out their duties correctly and report maintenance problems
Requirements & Eligibility
- Experience as a Chef de Partie in a quality kitchen
- Passionate about fresh, seasonal food and consistent standards
- Strong teamwork, reliability and energy, and committed to a positive, professional kitchen culture
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