- Permanent, Full Time Position + Wellness Plan + EAP Services
- Competitive Wage + Discounted Goods & Services
- Training + Development Programs + Career Development opportunities
He angitūtanga / The opportunity:
Join our team at PikoPiko Cafe in Auckland as a Head Chef. You will be responsible for managing kitchen operations in a safe and efficient manner, preparing, cooking, and serving high-quality food for the cafe customers, corporate clients and event goers. It is the head chef who leads the client event and corporate catering alongside the event manager ensuring the food is delicious, consistent, full of flavour and beautifully presented. We are looking for a dynamic, experienced chef and leader to take this team to the next level!
Ko o kawenga / Your responsibilities:
Plan and control menu-based catering, including preparing and costing menus, and ensuring compliance with enterprise costing constraints.
Lead and manage people, developing team commitment and cooperation, managing team performance, and ensuring staff comply with food safety procedures.
Purchase and manage stock, establishing and implementing order and supply processes, and developing optimum supply arrangements.
Prepare, cook, and present food, maintaining high standards of quality and consumer satisfaction.
Develop menus to meet special dietary and cultural needs, and plan, prepare, and display buffets for events or functions.
He kōrero mōu / About you:
- NZQA Level 4 Cookery Certificate or equivalent trade qualification.
- Minimum of 4 years proven work record with written references to show levels of expertise and experience.
- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a positive outlook and professional manner.
- Experience and ability to lead and mentor teams.
- Good communication skills, flexible approach, hardworking, physically fit, and reliable.
Nga painga / Benefit & Perks:
- Comprehensive Training & Development: Access to online learning programs, apprenticeships, and NZQA qualifications to support your career growth.
- Formal Career Paths: We offer formal career paths to help you achieve your professional goals.
- Rewards & Recognition: Celebrate your achievements with our Star Awards, Service Awards, and annual performance bonuses.
- Health & Safety Focus: A commitment to providing a safe and healthy work environment, prioritizing the well-being of employees and customers.
- Corporate & Retail Discounts: Enjoy exclusive discounts on health insurance, gym memberships, optometry services, and more.
- Site-Specific Benefits: Depending on the site, tailored perks such as free uniforms, on-site parking, subsidized accommodation, and access to amenities like gyms and pools are available.
- Please visit our Benefits page for a comprehensive list of our benefits.
Mo matou / About us:
- We are New Zealand's leading and largest food and support services provider across multiple industries.
- Our sub-brands, Eurest, Chartwells, Restaurant Associates, Medirest, and ESS manage these industry sectors.
- We specialize in turning ordinary acts of service into extraordinary experiential moments for our clients. With innovative and talented teams across New Zealand, we transform experiences from being GOOD to GREAT.
- Our people are awesome, they breathe life into our brands and make great things happen!
- Our strength comes from the combination of the things we have in common - our shared values, vision, and purpose and to make our commitment unique for you - RESPECT, GROWTH, and TEAMWORK are the founding pillars of these commitments.
- We are an equal-opportunity employer; we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.
- Successful candidates will be able to pass pre-employment checks satisfactorily.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
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For any recruitment queries please contact the Compass Group Recruitment team at recruitment@compass-group.co.nz
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