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Sous Chef - Auckland Central

DemoCo

Auckland, North Island

Category Hospitality & Catering Jobs

Are you experienced with high output food production and want to work to deliver high quality, great tasting meals on a large scale? Can you bring fresh ideas to your Head Chef and set a standard for your team? Do you want to have regular weekly shift patterns, and work more sociable hours? Our Halls of residence in Auckland CBD are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic sous chef to join our established kitchens What's in it for you? As Sous Chef you will report to the Catering Manager and Head Chef and become a valued member of our team, delivering exceptional food the student residents in their "home". We have worked hard on our reputation to deliver great tasting meals to hundreds of students, and we are on the hunt for new senior members of the kitchen. The positions are 40-45 set rostered hours per week, sociable hours and a large team to learn from.

Duties will include: Assisting the Head Chef and Catering Manager with the daily management and operation of the kitchen. Menu planning, budgeting, and production planning Overseeing junior staff and helping to develop their knowledge, skills and passion. Managing communication between supervisors, station and line cooks, as well as catering assistants and Kitchen hands.

Working autonomously and assuming the responsibility of the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence About You: You might have experience working in hotels, schools, hospitals or other large scale commercial kitchens where timely delivery of a lot of meals is priority. Proven experience as a chef in a commercial kitchen, with relevant qualifications Excellent inter-personal communication and people management skills Able to prioritise and multi-task. Great planning and implementation skills A sense of humour, empathy and resilience.

Knowledge and adherence of food safety and dietary regulations Reliable, honest, and confident leader and team player. About Us: We are leaders in food innovation and event management, with internationally and locally experienced chefs supporting multi-room, multi-function venues with purpose-built state of the art kitchens. We are the largest NZ privately owned catering company, consistently relied upon to deliver high volume food production without compromising on quality.

The Montana Difference is the care we put into menu planning, ingredient sourcing and meal preparation that ensures our students are satisfied with the taste and quality of every meal we serve them. Take a look at our website or https://www.flametreekitchen.

co.nz/our-venues or www.montanagroup.

co.nz to see the full breadth of our business. How to Apply: Please apply with a brief cover letter and an up-to-date CV, detailing at least 5 years of employment if applicable.

View other roles with Montana group here: https://www.montanagroup.co.

nz/workwithus. To be considered for this position you must be legally able to work in New Zealand. If on a visa, please state the expiry date and conditions.

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