Seasonal Commis Chef - SH Te Pania
Scenic Hotel Group
What the role involves
- Preparing quality dishes
- Cooking high-quality dishes
- Cleaning work areas
What they ask for
1–2 years’ experience in a similar role
- 1+ yr experience
About the job
- Hotel: Scenic Hotel Te Pania
- Location: 45 Marine Parade, Napier South, Napier 4110
- Employment Type: Full-time, fixed term position
- Dates: Immediate start available - end of March 2027
- Hours of Work: Guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week, on a rotating roster, including weekends.
- Pay Rate: $25 - $26 per hour
- Explore: https://www.scenichotelgroup.co.nz/napier/scenic-hotel-te-pania/
Join our kitchen team at Scenic Hotel Te Pania on Napier’s beautiful waterfront this summer! As a Seasonal Commis Chef, you’ll work alongside an experienced kitchen team, prepare quality dishes using fresh ingredients, and gain valuable hands-on experience in a busy hotel kitchen.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing, cooking, and presentation of high-quality dishes
- Ensuring that all food is served and stored at the correct temperature to meet hotel standards and kitchen guidelines.
- Clean and sanitise work areas, equipment, utensils and dishes.
- Follow all sanitation and hygienic food handling procedures.
- Support the Chef de Partie and Sous Chef in daily kitchen tasks.
Preferred Skills & Experience
- 1-2 years experience in a similar role is required.
- A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or higher, in Cookery.
- A current Food Handling Certificate.
- Strong passion for food and a desire to learn.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Why Choose Scenic Hotel Group?
We're New Zealand's biggest locally owned hotel group, with 18 properties all over the country.
We Do IT: Now, Right, Together, and Sustainably
Now: We act fast “Now” for exceptional guest experiences
Right: We get it “Right” from the start, with ongoing training to elevate our service quality.
Together: We grow “Together” in a team that boosts guest experiences.
Sustainably: We're fully committed to “Sustainability” driving a positive impact for our planet.
Kickstart your new chapter! If this sounds perfect and we've got what you need, hit apply now!
For more opportunities within our group, visit: https://www.scenichotelgroup.co.nz/careers/
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