Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Hamilton, New Zealand · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
Hamilton, New Zealand, has a café looking for an experienced, motivated Chef to join its kitchen on a permanent full-time basis. You will help deliver quality food for the café, functions and catering, taking care of daily prep, cooking, menu execution and consistently high food quality, presentation and hygiene.
Variety is part of the job in this busy kitchen, which serves everyday café guests, group bookings, tour groups and special events such as Christmas functions, weddings, birthdays and high teas. The café is an accredited employer, so visa sponsorship is possible.
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Key Responsibilities
- Handle daily food preparation and cooking, and execute the menu for the café, functions and catering
- Keep food quality, presentation and hygiene high while serving regular café guests, group bookings, tour groups and special events
- Work confidently solo and with the wider team
Requirements & Eligibility
- At least 12 months' prior experience as a Chef in a café, restaurant or commercial kitchen
- Strong skills in food preparation, cooking and presentation
- Solid understanding of food safety, hygiene and kitchen procedures
- Good time management and the ability to cope with pressure in busy periods
- Strong organisation, independence and team spirit, along with a positive attitude, reliability and pride in serving quality food
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