Line Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Dunedin, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25 - $30/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Fresh pasta, traditional doughs and seasonal ingredients shape this Line Chef position at a new Italian-inspired Dunedin venue. You will take responsibility for an allocated section and help establish reliable kitchen standards as the team comes together.
Preparation, service timing and consistent plating sit alongside stock, ordering and food-costing support. The kitchen operates across six-day trading, requiring evening and weekend availability and composure during busy services. Overseas candidates with suitable qualifications and experience may be eligible for sponsorship.
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Key Responsibilities
- Manage the allocated section through preparation and service
- Cook and plate according to recipes and presentation requirements
- Prepare fresh pasta and traditional doughs
- Maintain consistent portions, quality, appearance and timing
- Complete daily mise en place
- Assist stock control, ordering, costing and inventory
- Observe New Zealand food safety and hygiene rules and keep a clean, efficient station
- Coordinate with the Head Chef, Sous Chef and colleagues to establish disciplined, professional kitchen habits
Requirements & Eligibility
- Minimum 3–5 years of relevant professional chef experience
- Demonstrated commercial kitchen experience including busy or high-volume service
- Italian cuisine experience is strongly preferred
- Capacity to independently manage a section
- Knowledge of food preparation, hygiene and safety
- Understanding of inventory controls and commercial kitchen systems
- A relevant cookery qualification such as NZ Level 4 or equivalent is preferred
- Organisation and close attention to detail
- Capacity to maintain consistent standards under pressure
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends within a six-day operation; applicants must have legal New Zealand work rights or meet Accredited Employer Work Visa requirements
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