Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Hamilton, New Zealand · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
This vacancy is for a Chef at a café in Hamilton, New Zealand. It is a permanent, full-time role in the kitchen team.
The work is organised around clear tasks. It starts with daily preparation and cooking, continues with menu execution across café service, functions and catering, and runs on keeping food quality, presentation and hygiene to a high standard throughout.
Customers come in different forms: everyday café visitors, group bookings, tour groups and special events, including weddings, birthdays, high teas and Christmas functions. You must be able to work alone and with others.
On the visa side, the café is an accredited employer and can sponsor workers through the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV).
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Key Responsibilities
- Carry out daily food preparation and cooking
- Execute the menu across café service, functions and catering
- Keep food quality, presentation and hygiene to a high standard
- Cater for café visitors, group bookings, tour groups and special events
- Work confidently alone and with the wider team
Requirements & Eligibility
- Minimum 12 months' previous experience as a Chef (café, restaurant or commercial kitchen)
- Strong food preparation skills
- Strong cooking and presentation skills
- Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene and kitchen procedures
- Ability to manage time effectively and work under pressure in busy service periods
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A positive attitude, reliability and pride in delivering quality food
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