Kitchen Responsibilities · Collaborate with the Tourism Manager and team to cater to tourism visitors, guests, Mount White staff.
· Plan the menu, ensuring that each dish is nutritious and incorporates seasonal produce from the property, while adhering to budgetary considerations.
· Create new recipes to keep the menu fresh and appealing.
· Maintain high food quality standards and ensure timely service.
· Identifying, developing, and maintaining kitchen policies and procedures.
Ensuring all dishes that leave the kitchen are prepared, portioned, and plated consistently even in your absence.
· Having in-depth knowledge of the dishes served on the menu (ingredients, process, and plating).
· Designing and developing new dishes and special menus & Submitting costings for menu items.
· Communication skills, both oral and written, with keen observational abilities.
· High degree of time management skills to ensure efficient operations.
· Personal integrity, loyalty, honesty, and discipline, with a tidy and organized approach · Oversee all operations in the Cookshop building, including cleanliness and maintenance.
· Manage inventory of ingredients and equipment, placing orders with suppliers as needed.
· Foster positive relationships with customers.
· Enforce safety and sanitation standards in the kitchen.
· Maintain records and ensure compliance with food safety standards.
· Knowledge of food safety and health guidelines in New Zealand and adhere to them.
· Experience in teaching international cuisine workshops.
Must be able to drive a manual car, have legal rights to work in New Zealand Personal Attributes: As the Chef at Mount White Station, you should possess the following personal attributes: · Energetic and committed to the success of the business, with a drive for high achievement.
· Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and effectively multitask.
· Demonstrated initiative and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and professionalism.
· Creativity and a proactive attitude in meeting the diverse needs of customers.
· Knowledge of food handling and environmental sanitation standards.
· Motivated and independent individual, who can take initiative, as the job is predominantly working alone.
If you are a hardworking individual with a passion for cooking and producing good produce, an eye for cleanliness with a love for the remote outdoors, Mount White Station welcomes your application.
To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience to
