Chef de Partie - Rotorua
HIND Management, New Zealand
Job Description
We are on the lookout for a full time experienced Chef de Partie with creative skills and a desire to innovate and ensure consistent quality food. We value ideas people, we want you to contribute to team results. Can you think on your feet, work as a team, contribute towards our success? Then this is the role for you
This is a permanent, full time role based at Sudima Lake Rotorua. The pay rate is $28 per hour with a guaranteed minimum of 40 hours per week.
Responsibilities | Nga haepapa
- Plans and organises the preparation and cooking of food in a busy restaurant, bar, room service and conferencing environment
- Plans menus, estimating food and labour costs, and ordering food supplies
- Monitors the quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation
- Discusses food preparation issues with Managers, Dietitians and kitchen and waiting staff
- Demonstrates techniques and advises on cooking procedures
- Prepares and cooks food
- Explains and enforces hygiene regulations
- Assist with selecting and trains staff
- Freezes and preserves foods
Requirements
About you | Ko koe tenei
We seek team members with a great attitude. In addition to that, the following skills will see you succeed in this role.
- Previous proven experience as a Chef de Partie, in a medium to large, busy kitchen
- The successful candidate must have a certificate at NZQF level 4 or higher, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of a New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4)
- At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
- Knowledge of best cooking practices
- An understanding of culinary trends and a passion to gain new knowledge
- Planning and organising skills and an ability to work individually and in a team
- Ability to multi-task, show flexibility and meet deadlines, work under pressure.
- Flexible to work rostered shifts, including weekends, late nights and public holidays.
- Excellent use of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and processes
Benefits
He kura te tangata - We are all valued
As an employer of choice, we offer great employee benefits like life insurance, outstanding health and wellbeing programmes and discounts on hotels, restaurants, bars and spas across our network - not just for you, but in some cases your friends and family too!
- Hourly rate of NZD$28 per hour
- Free Life Insurance, Digital Will amp; Best Doctors teleservice after 3 months of employment
- Wellbeing programme including Health insurance discounts
- Excellent reward amp; recognition events
- Long service and anniversary gifts and benefits
- Staff, family and friends rates within our network of hotels
- Paid training and individual Employee Development Plans
- Training towards NZQA qualifications and our very own online digital learning platform
Who We Are - Ko Wai Matou
Hind Management builds, operates and manages high performing award-winning hotel, restaurant, bar and spa businesses. As industry leaders in social and environmental responsibility, we run a sustainable business model that takes the well-being of our people and planet seriously.
At Hind Management we believe 'We Are all Valued - He Kura te Tangata', our success is a direct reflection of our people and our company culture. We live and breathe Manaakitanga, hospitality is at the heart of all that we do. Our brand portfolio is one of the most accessible in New Zealand, which comes from our belief in empathy, understanding and accommodating differences.
Hind Management has recently been awarded HRD's Five Star Employer of Choice Award for 2022. Our people love coming to work every day and we think you will too! We’re looking for positive people, working with us means getting unlimited opportunities to develop yourself and your career, being part of a community and company culture that’s passionate about putting people first. And it means having the flexibility and opportunity to work how you work best, with lots of different people all working with one goal in mind.
Hind Management is committed to accessibility, should you require assistance or support and are unable to apply online due to an access need, contact our Support Office (09) 399 2508. A Talent and Culture representative will be able to assist, Monday to Friday 9am - 5