Commis Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Christchurch, New Zealand · Full-Time · $26 - $30/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Anyone mapping out a kitchen career will see the value of this opening in Christchurch: a commis chef post inside a hotel that runs a café, a bar and a restaurant, where the Head Chef personally mentors whoever joins. Employment is ongoing and full-time, no fewer than 30 hours each week, rostered through afternoons and evenings as well as weekends.
Visa support is available for the right candidate. Add a kitchen that is professional and encouraging, and this could be the foundation of a longer hospitality career in New Zealand.
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Key Responsibilities
- Cook to a high standard from the recipes, menus and specials of the day
- Complete your section's preparation and restocking ahead of each service
- Plate attractively and keep dish quality consistent
- Keep your station tidy, and follow the Food Control Plan along with every hygiene rule
- Lend a hand to junior cooks and back them up
- Flag low stock or equipment faults to the Head Chef or Sous Chef
Requirements & Eligibility
- Essential: prior experience in a commercial kitchen
- NZ residency, or else a valid NZ work visa
- Where visa sponsorship is arranged, that residency or visa is not required
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