Chef

2 days ago


Queenstown, New Zealand Arctic Kitchen Full time

We are seeking a skilled Chef to support our busy little café kitchen. You'll be responsible for batch cooking food for our frozen meals range, completing all mise en place, cooking brunch/lunch dishes to order, and upholding the highest New Zealand food safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and batch cook meals for our frozen food range

Complete all mise en place for brunch/lunch service

Cook and plate consistent, high-quality à la carte café dishes

Follow and maintain all NZ Food Control Plan and Food Act requirements

Label, store, and rotate all food correctly (FIFO)

Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient café kitchen

Assist with stock ordering, deliveries, and general kitchen duties

Perform other tasks as required — not limited to this description

Ideal Candidate:

Previous commercial kitchen experience is required

Skilled in cooking large quantity meals single-handedly and short-order cooking

Excellent time management and ability to multitask is a must, as you'll often have to focus on more than one task

Strong knowledge of NZ food safety standards and kitchen hygiene

Reliable, calm under pressure, and a positive team player

What we offer:

Desirable Monday - Friday 7am to 3pm shift - No weekend work

Staff meal and bottomless coffee

Great passionate team

Located in Frankton

Please provide a cover letter outlining your experience and why you would be perfect for this role.

You must have legal rights to work in NZ - sorry no sponsorships



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