Chef

From a recruiter's point of view, this Hamilton café is after a Chef who has already proven themselves in a working kitchen and can handle a mixed workload without letting standards slip. The role is permanent and full-time, and the employer is accredited in New Zealand, so it can sponsor an overseas hire on the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV).

The work spans café service, functions and catering. Day to day, that means prepping, cooking and executing the menu while keeping quality, presentation and hygiene tight. The customer mix is broad, from regulars and group bookings to tour groups and occasions such as weddings, birthdays, high teas and Christmas events.

To stand out, mirror these duties in your application: show the volume you have cooked for, any event or catering work, and how you stay organised when service gets hectic.

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• Prep, cook and execute the menu every day for the café, functions and catering
• Hold food quality and presentation to a high standard
• Keep hygiene tight throughout the kitchen
• Cook for regulars, group bookings, tour groups and special events
• Work confidently both on your own and alongside the wider team

• A minimum of 12 months' previous experience as a Chef, gained in a commercial kitchen, restaurant or café
• Strong food preparation, cooking and presentation skills
• Good working knowledge of food safety, hygiene and kitchen procedures
• Effective time management, with the ability to work under pressure through busy service periods
• Strong organisational skills plus the ability to work independently and as part of a team, a positive attitude, reliability and pride in delivering quality food