About the job: The Chef de Partie at Te Pa Tu plays a crucial role in the culinary operations of our organization. They are responsible for overseeing a specific section of the kitchen and ensuring that high-quality dishes are consistently produced. Some key responsibilities and main tasks include:
Assisting in the preparation and cooking of menu items within their designated section
Supervising and training junior members of the kitchen team
Ensuring that all dishes meet the highest standards for taste, presentation, and quality
Maintaining a clean and organized work environment
Contributing to menu planning and development of new recipes
Assisting with inventory management and ordering supplies as needed
Always adhering to food safety and sanitation regulations
Collaborating with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations during service hours
The Chef de Partie should be passionate about delivering exceptional culinary experiences, have a keen attention to detail, and possess strong leadership and communication skills. This role requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of food quality and consistency.
Required skills Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or equivalent role
Excellent knowledge of culinary techniques and practices
Strong leadership and organizational skills
Ability to work efficiently in a high-pressure environment
Good communication and interpersonal abilities
Creativity and innovation in menu planning and food presentation
Attention to detail and adherence to food safety standards
Capability to collaborate with the kitchen team and support the Head Chef's vision
Required experiences Prior experience working in a professional kitchen environment, preferably in a similar role
Demonstrated success in managing a section of the kitchen and delivering high-quality dishes consistently
Familiarity with menu development, portion control, and cost management
A track record of maintaining cleanliness, sanitation, and hygiene standards within the kitchen area
An understanding of inventory management, ordering supplies, and stock rotation practices
All applicants must have NZ residency or a valid work visa, and the preferred applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including Ministry of Justice and Drug and Alcohol testing.
Your application will include the following questions:
Are you an owner or descendant in Tauhara North No.2 Trust?
If applicable, please provide your Iwi affiliation(s) and Marae:
Have you ever worked for Tauhara North No.2 Trust before or any of its subsidiary companies, or do you have a spouse, partner, relative or household member working for Tauhara North No.2 Trust? If yes, please provide details:
Do you have any commitments that may affect your ability to perform the role you are applying for (e.g. sports, community service or territorial army commitments)?
Do you consent to undergoing a medical examination and/or drug and alcohol testing if you are shortlisted for the role or offered employment?
Do you presently suffer, or have you suffered in the past, from any medical, mental health or physical condition (including OOS or gradual process injury) that may affect your ability to perform the functions and responsibilities of the position? Please provide any other information that you identify as being pertinent to this application.
Have you had any ACC claim(s) which could affect your ability to do this job? If yes, please provide details.
Have you ever been dismissed from your employment with any of your former employers? If yes, please provide details.
Do you have the legal right to work in NZ (e.g. citizenship, residency or permit)?
If successful, do you consent to Tauhara North No.2 Trust checking the following records should the nature of your job demand it? Immigration Status via VisaView / Department of Internal Affairs, TORO/Driver Check via NZTA, Criminal Records Check via NZ Police/Ministry of Justice, Claims History via ACC. Additional consent form may need to be completed.
Do you have any criminal convictions in New Zealand, or have you ever been convicted of a crime in any other country? (not including any concealed under the Clean Slate Act)
If you have answered YES to the medical or criminal questions above, please provide further detail.
Should it be requested, I further consent to Tauhara North No.2 Trust, or their Agent to conduct any pre-employment assessments (e.g. Skill/Knowledge/Ability/Aptitude/Personality assessments).
If your application is successful, when could you start work?
Please provide your salary expectations:
Privacy: In accordance with the Privacy Act 1993, I consent to Tauhara North No.2 Trust seeking verbal or written information on a confidential basis about me. I authorise the information sought to be released to the organisation for the purposes of ascertaining my suitability to the position for which I am applying. I understand that the information received by Tauhara North No.2 Trust is supplied in confidence as evaluative material and will not be disclosed to me.
I declare that to the best of my knowledge the information provided in this application and in my resume enclosed is accurate, and I understand that if any false or misleading information is given, or any material fact suppressed, I may not be employed, and I may face disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. Any offer of employment is made subject to you undergoing a security clearance. Due to the rigorous security checking process, you may have already commenced employment with Tauhara North No.2 Trust prior to receiving clearance. However, if this check reveals information regarding criminal convictions/diversions which you have not declared or provided sufficient information in this application, you may not be employed or may face disciplinary action up to and including dismissal.
Do you consent to Tauhara North No.2 Trust retaining the information contained in this application for the purposes of considering your suitability for any other position which may arise with the organisation in the future?
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