Commis Chef De Partie

Jack Rabbit is located on the shores of beautiful Lake Tekapo and looking for a kitchen legend to join our awesome team!

If you would like to live and work in one of the most desirable summer and winter locations in New Zealand, then this is the job for you.

Great opportunity to work directly under and learn from a highly experienced Head Chef.

Minimum of 30 hours a week guaranteed

Start Date: mid June to beginning of July 2024  - must be able to join at least for 5 months or more

A minimum of at least 3 years experience is a must!

Hourly rate negotiable upon experience

Your duties and responsibilites

• Be familiar with daily and ongoing menus, functions, specials etc.
• Ensure individual section and responsibilities are ready to meet daily, function and special requirements. 
• Ensure the necessary stocks are on hand at the right quality and quantity. 
• Ensure each component of a dish prepared is up to standard and properly cooked, and delivered on time. 
• Follow recipes and instructions carefully. 
• Clean preparation and service areas daily. 
• Clean other areas as required.
• Be familiar with and follow the Food Control Plan. 
• Ensure ongoing support of standards such that subordinate staff perform their duties correctly
• Inform Head/Sous Chef of any short falls in stock or ordering needed for the next day.
• Prepare and cook raw materials to the required standard. 
• Prepare and cook appropriate amounts of stock to meet demand but avoid waste. 
• Treat all staff  fairly and with courtesy
• Ensure all statutory, as well as establishment, hygiene regulations are strictly adhered to
• Ensure all maintenance problems are promptly reported to Head or Sous Chef.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and public holidays - moring or dinner shifts

Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

To apply, send your CV to [email protected]