Chef de Partie

We are currently looking for 2 Chefs de Partie to join our busy kitchen team in the sunny Tasman region. These are full-time, permanent positions with a minimum of 30 hours per week available.

About the role:

• Full-time, permanent work with a guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week
• Your ordinary hours of work will be 30 hours per week, normally worked between 5 am to 11 pm Mon-Sun, or at times agreed between us to meet the needs of the business up to a maximum of 60 hours per week.

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a busy kitchen environment or a NZ Level 4 qualification in Cookery and 1 year of experience as a chef de partie in a busy kitchen environment
• An ability to communicate well.
• The ability to work supportively and positively in a big busy team.
• The ability to work under pressure.
• The ability to be self-managing and displaying Emotional Intelligence with all interactions.
• The ability to follow instructions from your Head Chef.
• A passion for great food.
• A keenness to upskill.
• A positive, enthusiastic demeanor.

• Permanent contracts are offered.
• A fun friendly working environment.
• Good rate of pay.
• Support with training.

• Preparing, cooking & seasoning food to a high quality.
• Storing food at correct temperatures in accordance with our Food Control Plan.
• Being responsible for your own prep list and section.
• Budgeting and preparing food orders for own section.
• Reporting to senior chefs on all aspects of our kitchen operations.
• Planning menus with senior chefs
• Ensuring all in-house recipes and procedures are followed correctly.
• Ensuring food and safety policies and procedures are followed in own section
• Ensuring all deliveries are received in accordance with our FCP.
• Ensuring an efficient workflow is maintained at all times, and workstations cleaned in accordance with our operations manual.
• Ensuring all cooking staff is up to speed in own section
• Must be currently living in NZ, No overseas applicants will be considered for this role.

We are a busy, fast-paced cafe/restaurant and these are a permanent full-time roles and would suit someone wanting to join a new team in the most beautiful location in NZ.

We grow the majority of our produce in our market garden off-site. We are passionate about the quality of food we serve. If you want to be a part of a growing team working in a vibrant supportive community, then give us a call.

Please send a cover letter telling me about yourself and a CV to mailto:angiemorris@toadhallmotueka.co.nz or phone to chat about the details on my number listed below.