Head Chef

At Pōneke Bakery, we pride ourselves on crafting delicious, high-quality baked goods that delight our customers. With a focus on innovation and excellent, our wholesale production bakery is experiencing exciting growth, and we’re searching for talented Sous Chefs to be part of this journey. We’re looking for 3x Sous Chefs to join our fast growing team! Full-time hours are available and we will guarantee a minimum of 30 hours per week. Shift times vary across the week and you must be able to work at least one day over the weekend. The wage band for this role is $28 - $35 per hour depending on experience. Key Responsibilities: * Support the Head Chef in supervising daily kitchen operations and maintaining workflow efficiency. * Lead the preparation, cooking, and packaging of food, ensuring high standards are consistently met. * Assist in onboarding and training new team members to build a skilled and cohesive kitchen crew. * Step into leadership duties during the Head Chef’s absence to provide clear direction and maintain team momentum. * Manage labour and ingredient costs effectively to ensure the kitchen remains financially viable. * Handle stock ordering and uphold strict compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations. You will have the following experiences and skills: * At least 3 years experience as a Chef/Baker/Pastry Chef in a commercial or wholesale setting * You will have previous experience leading teams in the kitchen * Strong knowledge of baking techniques and ingredients * Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment * Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality * Team player and able to show respect and work collaboratively with other team members * Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends, as needed If you’re a dedicated Sous Chef with a passion for excellence and a desire to grow with us, we want to hear from you! Please apply now, provide a copy of your CV. Applicants for this position should have a valid NZ work visa or are NZ Resident/Citizens.

**About the Role** We have an exciting opportunity to join our supportive team as a **Cooks Assistant/Commis Chef**. This is a Part Time position working **Sunday and Monday 0600 - 1430** In this role you will: - Assist the Chefs to prepare nutritious, high quality food for all residents - Assisting in the preparation and presentation of food - Work closely with, and support your colleagues **About You** To thrive in our supportive and caring environment you will have: - **Must have baking experience** - Ability to work independently to the highest standards - Great customer service skills - Strong empathy - Outstanding communication skills - A reliable, friendly and professional manner ***Please note that, although we often welcome applications from overseas candidates, due to immigration requirements, we require applicants to have New Zealand work rights for this position*** **About Ryman** At Ryman, we believe the measure of a full life is one that gets richer with age. Ryman Healthcare is a leader in retirement living and aged care. Our driving purpose is to enhance freedom, connection and well-being for people as we grow older. We own and operate 49 villages in New Zealand and Australia and we employ approximately 7,700 team members across a range of different sectors. Additionally, we are proud to be the first healthcare company to receive the Wellbeing Tick. At the heart of our business, everything we do must be 'Good enough for mum and dad.' **Benefits of working at a Ryman Village** - Fun, friendly and supportive team environment - Certainty of hours through fixed rosters - Work in a beautiful, resort style village - Opportunities for professional development and career progression - Ryman Team Benefits Card with discounts from a range of suppliers and retailers At Ryman, we support an environment where everyone feels welcome to be themselves. We embrace diversity and celebrate individual uniqueness, encouraging anyone wanting to work for Ryman to apply for our vacant positions.  If you are interested in joining an organisation with a clear purpose and a commitment to innovation, kindness and excellence, we would love to hear from you!  ***Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means a job ad may close before the advertised close date.***

Senior Chef Roles Aged Care | Invercargill The Recruitment Network is New Zealand's leading food service staffing agency, and we're currently looking for experienced Aged Care Chefs and Cooks to join our team across Southland. We're looking for an aged care chef for work in Invercargill from October through to early February. There will be training shifts through October and November, with the majority of the work through December and January. You'll be: - Preparing nutritious, delicious meals for residents - Collaborating with dedicated kitchen teams - Making a genuine impact in residents' daily lives Experience in the following is essential: - Special diets, allergies, and intolerances - Texture-modified meals (soft, minced, and puréed) - Supplementary nutrition requirements Why You'll Love Working With Us: - $32$35 per hour (dependent on experience), paid weekly always on time! - Easy shift management with our intuitive mobile app - Diverse, rewarding work no two days are the same - Consistent work over Summer, with opportunities for further casual work What We're Looking For: - 2+ years' experience as a Chef in commercial or aged care kitchens - Strong food safety knowledge and attention to detail - Confidence in meeting dietary and hygiene standards - A team player who is reliable, positive, and professional Why Choose The Recruitment Network? With TRN, you're not tied to one kitchen. You'll experience variety, flexibility, and the chance to meet great people all while doing what you do best. Apply today and join the best in the business!

You can help bring our villages to life! At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village, to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of our people that brings our villages to life. We are one team united by being part of something bigger – to bring the best of life to our residents. Job Description We’re looking for a dedicated Chef to join our team at Ellerslie Village. This is more than just a kitchen job — it’s a chance to be part of something meaningful, where every meal you prepare brings joy, comfort, and nourishment to the lives of our residents. As our Chef you are not only responsible for resident production meals but delivering the vibrant café menu and varied cabinet assortment to entice guests and visitors and catering to a range of diets. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: • Preparing and cooking set meals that are delivered to residents that can’t come to the café • Cooking short orders for your cafe customers • Assisting with creating a beautiful café specials menu • Complying with the approved Food Control Plan • Providing support and guidance to the kitchen team regarding food preparation techniques Alongside your day to day you can demonstrate your creative culinary flair catering our village fine dining and themed events. This is a part-time position with shifts every Saturday from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM, and every second Friday from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM to support our Bistro Night. Qualifications You will be an experienced and passionate Chef who loves to put people at the heart of their food. You will be used to a fast-paced kitchen where you will be preparing set meals as well as café orders. To be successful you will bring: A professional cookery qualification • Experience working as a Cook or a Chef • Sound understanding of Food Safety Plans • A team player who loves passing on their culinary knowledge to their colleagues • This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in their work, loves bringing people together over food, and enjoys going the extra mile for their customers. Additional information When you’re part of the Summerset team, you belong to a place where your work has real impact, who you are is fully embraced and where your career flourishes. We know it takes a collective effort to bring a village to life and help it thrive, so Summerset is a place where everyone’s uniqueness and diversity can shine. Our benefits include: • Weekend rates of an additional 40% on top of your hourly rate • The ability to grow your career across a variety of roles in Summerset • Opportunities to gain further recognised culinary qualifications • Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on Friday 12th September. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!

An exciting opportunity have been created for a Chef de Partie to help launch the soon to be opened The Clements Hotel located in the heart of Cambridge, at 68 Duke St, Cambridge, 3434. The Clements is Cambridge’s most iconic Hotel. A stunning renovation of a heritage building formerly known as the Masonic Hotel and built in 1911, this project has truly been a labour of love. The sensitively restored and renovated building is being transformed into a 5-star boutique hotel featuring 29 guest rooms and complemented by extensive F&B operations. As a Chef de Partie you will play a crucial role in ensuring the highest quality of food is served to our guests. You will work alongside our kitchen team to create innovative dishes that will help showcase your skills and help you develop your culinary career. Skills and Responsibilities: • Prepare and execute a variety of dishes according to the menu specifications and standards set by the Executive Chef. • Assist in maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment, adhering to food safety and sanitation guidelines. • Collaborate with the culinary team to develop new menu items and seasonal specials. • Contribute to inventory management and ordering of ingredients to ensure freshness and availability. • Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure. • Understanding of current Health & Safety obligations, ensuring the Kitchen is fully compliant to the SOP's, Policies, procedures, and service standards. • Exhibit a passion for culinary excellence and a commitment to continuous improvement. Experience: • Current Food Safety Handling Certificate. • Hotel Industry knowledge an advantage. • Proven experience as a CDP in a similar role. • Candidate must have working rights in NZ or Current Visa We invite you to apply for the opportunity by submitting your application. Please contact chef@clements.co.nz for any queries.

?? Who We Are At Columbus Coffee, we're passionate about great food, expertly made coffee, and creating a warm, welcoming café experience for our communities. With 70+ cafés nationwide, we're proudly Kiwi-owned and operated—blending the local feel of a family business with the training and support of a national brand. Our New Lynn cafe is a local favorites—and we're looking for experienced kitchen stars to help out when our regular team are away.   ?? About the Role This is a casual position—ideal for skilled cooks, chefs, or kitchen assistants who can hit the ground running and bring the good vibes. ?? Ad-hoc hours – no set roster ?? No night shifts ?? New Lynn based ?? Reliable transport essential ?? Prep, cook, plate – repeat!   ?? What You'll Bring ? 2+ years' back-of-house experience in a café, restaurant, or fast-paced kitchen ? Confident with prep, plating, cabinet food, and assisting with the daily menu ? Solid understanding of Food Control Plans and Health & Safety requirements ? A calm, positive attitude under pressure ? A clear communicator and supportive team player ? Willing to pitch in wherever needed—from dishes to rubbish runs ? Available weekends, public holidays, and peak periods ? Ability to travel between sites we own and operate 5 cafés in Auckland, so flexibility to help across locations is a plus (not essential) ? Located in the West of Auckland ideal for an easy commute to our New Lynn Cafe. ? Bonus points if you're studying towards a Cookery or Culinary Arts qualification (but not essential!)   ?? What You'll Be Doing ?? Preparing and plating dishes to Columbus standards ?? Supporting daily prep for breakfast, lunch, and cabinet food ?? Maintaining high food safety and hygiene standards ?? Helping with dishwashing and BOH cleanliness ????? Collaborating with the café team to keep service flowing smoothly ?? Apply online with your CV and a short note letting us know the following Your hourly rate expectations, where you're based and your availability. Think you've got the skills and flexibility we're after? Come be part of a team where quality food and great people go hand in hand. Let's cook something awesome together!