Sous Chef (Combined Mess) - Ess Trentham

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Join a great team who are full of energy and enthusiasm for great service!

Job security and stability in an essential service organisation!

He angitutanga / The opportunity : We are currently looking for a highly skilled Sous Chef to work at the NZDF in Trentham , located 30km north of Wellington .

It is a full-time (30+ HOURS per week) position, rostered across 7 days per week.

This role would suit an ambitious Sous Chef looking to step-up to a role that offers diversity, where no day is the same and where they can really make their mark.

You will need to be a leader who is able to engage, coordinate, support and inspire our kitchen team, working alongside our Exec Chef to help coordinate and manage the daily running of the kitchen.

Ko o kawenga / Your responsibilities : Supporting the Head Chef with a strong emphasis on quality and presentation, delivering consistent and high quality menu service.

Adhering to safety policies and procedures to ensure the safety of you and your team.

Organising and executing daily service / prep in an efficient and timely manner.

Assist in up-skilling existing staff members including training and guidance.

Ensure appropriate hygiene practices are followed by all kitchen staff including personal presentation and food safety plan procedure.

He korero mou / About you : Extensive experience in large high volume kitchen environment and a thorough working knowledge of the resources sector.

Flexibility to work a variety of rosters and shifts.

Have strong emphasis on quality, presentation, delivering consistent high quality menu service while maintaining food cost.

Have a strong work ethic, a great attitude and experience at supervisory level with the ability to lead and motivate your team.

Have a safety focus and an awareness of Health and Safety practices and protocols.

Provide on-site training with the objective of ensuring compliance and continuous improvement to the business.

This role is a great opportunity for some who wants that work-life balance, want to join us on our food journey and grow their careers.

Benefits we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.

To be considered for this position you : will be a New Zealand citizen or resident or be in position of a valid NZ work visa.

will need to Pass a Pre-employment Background Check.

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