Chef de Partie - Sudima Lake Rotorua

at  HIND Management

WHO WE ARE - KO WAI MĀTOU

Hind Management builds, operates and manages high performing award-winning hotel, restaurant, bar and spa businesses. As industry leaders in social and environmental responsibility, we run a sustainable business model that takes the well-being of our people and planet seriously.
At Hind Management we believe ‘We Are all Valued - He Kura te Tangata’, our success is a direct reflection of our people and our company culture. We live and breathe Manaakitanga, hospitality is at the heart of all that we do. Our brand portfolio is one of the most accessible in New Zealand, which comes from our belief in empathy, understanding and accommodating differences.
Hind Management has recently been awarded HRD’s Five Star Employer of Choice Award for 2022. Our people love coming to work every day and we think you will too! We’re looking for positive people, working with us means getting unlimited opportunities to develop yourself and your career, being part of a community and company culture that’s passionate about putting people first. And it means having the flexibility and opportunity to work how you work best, with lots of different people all working with one goal in mind.
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We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are proud to promote diversity and inclusion within our workplace and ensure an equitable selection process for all. We offer a fully inclusive accessible hiring process, let us know how we can support you to present your best self.

ABOUT THE ROLE - TE MAHI

We are seeking a talented Chef De Partie to join our amazing team at our beautiful Rotorua Hotel.
Our well-regarded Sudima Lake Rotorua kitchen team offers our guests room service, a la carte and buffet for breakfast, a la carte for lunch and dinner in our restaurant, and extensive conferencing.
We are currently seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to join our team to produce creative, innovative and nutritious dishes.
This is permanent full-time role with a minimum 30 hours per week is based at Sudima Lake Rotorua and the hourly rate is $29.66 per hour.

RESPONSIBILITIES | NGĀ HAEPAPA

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Produce excellent quality dishes to brand standards for the restaurant, bar, conferencing and room service on a day to day basis
• Organising the shift, prep completion and supporting the team to ensure the kitchen is always well prepared, clean and hygienic for each shift
• Support the Head Chef and where appropriate guide junior kitchen team members
• Foster a great team environment of cooperation and respect between co-workers
• Assisting with the planning menus, estimating costs, and ordering food supplies.
• Monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation
• Discussing food preparation issues with Managers and the Food and Beverage team
• Demonstrating techniques and cooking procedures
• Preparing, freezing, preserving and cooking
• Understanding and enforcing hygiene regulations
• Assisting with selecting and training team members

We seek team members with a great attitude, and in addition to that the following skills will see you succeed in this role.

• NZQF Diploma in Cookery (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
• At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above.
• Experience in a busy kitchen environment
• Planning and organising skills and an ability to work individually and in a team
• Ability to multi-task, show flexibility and meet deadlines, work under pressure
• Flexible to work rostered shifts, including weekends, late nights, and public holidays
• Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment (e.g. grillers and pasta makers)
• Ability to remain calm and undertake various tasks, excellent time management abilities
• Familiarity with sanitation regulation