The Role
Fisher & Paykel: A Legacy of Excellence Fisher & Paykel is one of New Zealand's best-known brands, a global company with a proud heritage. Our origins, curiosity, and passion for designing innovative, people-centered products set us apart. Guided by values of trust, sustainability, innovation, generosity, and curiosity, we foster a culture where ideas are valued, collaboration is encouraged, and our shared goal is to be the world's most human-centered premium appliance brand.

About the Role
Based at our East Tāmaki - Highbrook Campus, you’ll step into the role of Assistant Chef in the iconic F&P Social Café—at the heart of our workplace culture—catering over 300 meals daily with occasional special events. You’ll work closely with the Food and Beverage Manager and Chef to deliver exceptional, customer-focused food service while ensuring quality and compliance with hygiene standards. Additionally, you’ll cover for the Manager and Chef during absences and support catering needs both on and off-site when needed, and carry out any other duties as requested by the site Food and Beverage Manager.

Hours Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM.

This is where you come in
You will be responsible for ordering to our food budget, food preparation, cooking and the service team.

Food Service Management: You’ll be responsible for planning and preparing breakfast menus setting the pace for peak times, and as part of a wider team, you’ll do you part to ensure that meals are ready to go for the lunch sitting ensuring timely and high-quality food presentation in compliance with hygiene standards
Catering & Beverage Coordination: Manage week beverages stock orders and assist with bar setups for functions.
Stock & Facility Maintenance: Order and manage stock within budget, ensure proper storage and cleanliness, and uphold equipment standards. Ensuring deliveries of food orders are checked, put away and substandard product is returned to supplier.
Health & Safety Compliance: Maintain rigorous safety and hygiene standards, report hazards, and ensure compliance with food control plans and HACCP audits.
Cost Management: Support cost recovery through accurate pricing and allocation of catering charges.
Team Support: Assist with food preparation, cooking, and overseeing the service team to deliver a seamless dining experience.

Skills & Attributes We’re Looking For:

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while multitasking efficiently.
Strong knife skills and time management to handle peak periods effectively.
Ownership-driven, self-motivated, and collaborative team player.
Formal qualifications in Cookery 1&2 (preferred but not essential).
Exciting Developments: We’re moving to a new state-of-the-art site in Penrose in mid-2026, bringing fresh opportunities to enhance our workplace and employee experience!

What we offer
Join a global leader headquartered in New Zealand with a range of exciting challenges, growth opportunities, and exceptional benefits, including:

Flexible working arrangements and competitive pay.
Whānau/Family Leave to support what matters most.
Generous staff discounts on Fisher & Paykel and Haier products.
Life and disability insurance, discounted medical cover, and access to our superannuation scheme.
A vibrant workplace with a subsidised staff café and free on-site parking.
Be part of a trusted brand consistently ranked as one of New Zealand’s most Trusted Brands. Together, we’re working towards our vision of becoming the world’s most human-centered premium appliance brand.

Read more at: https://www.trustedbrands.co.nz/

Apply Today Submit your CV and cover letter to join a team that truly values its people. Please note that applicants must hold New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency.

Fisher & Paykel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.

Assistant Chef

Fisher & Paykel Appliances

Assistant Chef

Fisher & Paykel Appliances

Auckland

Fisher & Paykel Appliances

Assistant Chef

Location

Job Description

Desired Soft Skills

Benefits and Perks

Assistant Chef

Fisher & Paykel Appliances

Assistant Chef

Fisher & Paykel Appliances

Auckland

Fisher & Paykel Appliances

Assistant Chef

Location

Job Description

Desired Soft Skills

Benefits and Perks

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