Chef de Partie - Cambridge Waikato - Continuous Learning Opportunities

CHEF DE PARTIE - CAMBRIDGE, WAIKATO

• Job security, regular rostered hours, no late nights and KiwiSaver employee contribution
• Work for a high-profile company and client with a supportive management team.
• Opportunities for progression with a company that values its employees by investing in development. 

Our Student halls of residence is looking to hire an experienced and enthusiastic chef to join our established kitchen. 

About the Role 

As a CDP, you will report to the Catering Manager and Head Chef and become a valued member of our team, delivering exceptional food to our family of student residents in their “home”.

This role is guaranteed throughout the school term, with extra optional work in the company during school breaks.

Duties

• As the CDP, you are a “Station Cook”. Lead a specified part of the kitchen under the leadership of the Head Chef and Catering Manager.
• Assist the senior team with menu and production planning.  
• Guide junior staff and help develop their knowledge, skills and passion. 
• Ensure the hygiene and food safety standards are met in all stages of food preparation, starting with the ingredients and ending with the finished dish that leaves the kitchen

About You

• Have at least 2 years kitchen experience (as a line cook or CDP) 
• Qualified and experienced in a large-scale commercial kitchen and able to bring new ideas to continuously improve and innovate our offerings 
• Good knife skills
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and awareness of allergens and dietary restrictions
• You've got a sense of humour and great interpersonal skills
• Your previous colleagues will know you as a reliable, honest, a confident leader and team player.  

You might have experience as a line cook or CDP, working in hotels, schools, hospitals or other large scale commercial kitchens where timely delivery of a lot of meals is priority. The Montana Difference is the care we put into menu planning, ingredient sourcing and meal preparation that ensures our students and school staff are satisfied with the taste and quality of every meal we serve them.

About Us

Montana Group is NZ's largest privately owned catering company with more than 800 people working for us across 25 kitchens in Auckland and Waikato. We are leaders in food innovation and event experiences.   
We use real ingredients and pride ourselves on great tasting and well-presented food. We triumph on the overall guest experience with a passionate approach to food and beverage.  

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer; we believe in our people and those who seek to be part of a high-performing, high output kitchen.   

Take a look at our website www.montanagroup.co.nz to see the full breadth of our business.   

How to Apply: 

Please apply with a brief cover letter and up-to-date CV detailing your employment experience. 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.

This role will require you to complete Police Vetting (to assess appropriateness for role in accordance with the Children’s act) as well as be submitted for reference checks.