Chef De Partie at The Trusts

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food Preparation, Customer Service, Cleaning, Kitchen Supplies, Food Hygiene, Problem Solving, Reliability, Teamwork, Barista Experience, Baking Experience, Supervision, Ordering, Stocktaking, Cost Control, Flexibility, Health and Safety

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Chef De Partie Position Description The purpose of this role is to provide support for the Chef and Front of House in all areas of kitchen operation and supporting front of house staff when needed in a social enterprise café which supports isolated, marginalised, and homeless people and provide great food, coffee, and customer service to people from all walks of life. Three Trust Values Compassion Arohanui | Courage Maia | Respect Whakaute | Integrity Ngakau Pono Whom you report to You report to the Head Chef Who report to me Not Applicable Key Working Relationships Internal Lifewise/MMN/ APT Staff External Whanau Contractors Government Agencies Customers Level of Delegation As stated in the Three Trust Policy on Delegated Authorities What you're responsible for Cleaning: Wash and clean utensils and dishes; clean food preparation area, floors and other kitchen tools or areas. Kitchen Supplies: Controls incoming goods and stores it in appropriate conditions in accordance with food hygiene regulations, updates the daily kitchen record sheets, ensures all food is labelled correctly, rotates, and maintain supplies. Kitchen Environment: Adhere to food hygiene regulations standards for waste and unauthorised use of food and equipment. Knowledge of work safety/health policy and guidelines. Knowledge of HACCP principles and application. Food Preparation: Assist the Chef in the preparation and cooking of food, as required. Customer Service: Assist the front-of-house staff in serving meals during busy times as directed by your manager. Understand the position of Māori as the tangata whenua. Commitment to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and an openness to understanding the application of the articles of Te Tiriti in the context of The Lifewise Trust. Promotes a culture where health and safety is seen as integral to success through planning, delivery, monitoring and review of health and safety processes. Note: The above performance standards are provided as a guide only. Performance measures will be discussed between the team member and manager as part of the performance planning and review process. What Skills & Experience you need Three years or more experience working in a professional café kitchen environment. NZQA level three or four. Previous Barista Coffee making experience is a plus. Customer orientated, welcoming and friendly, maintain professional conduct and respectful attitude and behaviours to customers, colleagues, and management. Able to follow instructions and work within general guidelines established by Head Chef and Front of House. Is keen to learn and develop new skills and professional knowledge including learning new cooking methods, recipes, menus, and costs. Reliable - attends work, work duties and meetings punctually. Able to work well under pressure & Able to problem solve. Ability to lift and move equipment safely and with ease. Always follow Food and Hygiene standards. Establishes a good working relationship with all staff and volunteers. Has a willingness to perform other duties as deemed necessary for the efficient running of the Café Sufficient mobility and strength in back, hands, and wrists to operate household equipment for substantial periods of time. Have a food-handling certificate. Able to supervise the kitchen staff and volunteers when the chef is away as per the guidelines provided by the chef. Assist Chef in conceptualizing weekly lunch menus and cabinet food menus. Previous baking experience is a plus. Able to do ordering, stocktaking, quality control & cost control. Flexible to do extra evening shifts if needed.

Responsibilities

The Chef De Partie supports the Chef and Front of House in kitchen operations and assists in food preparation and customer service. The role also involves maintaining cleanliness and adhering to food hygiene standards.