Commis Chef | Nihowera (Part-Time)

As you can imagine, the culinary experience at the Beehive is an exceptionally unique experience in the heart of Wellington.Passionate and talented team with opportunities for career progression.Part-time, 24 hours per week.Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday 6am - 2.30pm.On-site gym & pool | 5 weeks annual leave (prorated).Mo te tunga | About the Role:You'll be joining our highly motivated and passionate catering kitchen, where we pride ourselves on serving kiwi cuisine within a world class hospitality experience.As a Commis Chef, you'll play a key role by working closely with our Senior Chef's to master our diverse menu offerings.Coordinating and preparing menu items in alignment with our culinary best practices, ensuring we maintain the highest standards of excellence and consistency across all dishes.You'll upholding impeccable hygiene, food quality, and discipline in our kitchens.Minimise food waste through responsible usage of leftovers, expertly follow recipes, operate kitchen equipment, and excel in food and ingredient preparation, portioning, and garnishing.You'll be managing competing priorities and demands, and you'll need be able to take feedback and work under pressure at times.We have an amazing and diverse portfolio of culinary offerings and at times you may be asked to help support other teams.We'll also provide you with the opportunity to learn and grow your career within our wider catering group.This is a part-time opportunity working 24 hours per week, with the opportunity of ad-hoc overtime.To kete | What You Will Bring to the Role:A passion for food and continuous learning; you'll bring a strong work ethic, detail orientation and organisation skills.Drive the team's success with your skills and experience from previous kitchen work and/or culinary studies.Partner with our diverse range of chefs and wider catering group to collaborate and contribute to our position team environment.Te tIma | The Team:The Parliamentary Catering Team is dedicated to showcasing New Zealand's premium hospitality services & products; and delivering memorable experiences at Parliament.The team manages several food and beverage venues within the Parliamentary precinct; each offering a different and unique experience; these include the Copperfields café, Pickwick's bar, and New Zealand's premium dining cuisine restaurant - Bellamys by Logan Brown.A further function of the team is providing catering and hospitality services for the numerous functions that are held on the Parliamentary precinct.Why work for Parliamentary Service?We actively represent our values of Accountability, Manaakitanga, Whanaungatanga, Integrity and EmpowermentWe offer a range of benefits including 5 weeks annual leave, access to an on-site gym and pool, learning and development opportunities and flexible working arrangements.Our ever-changing environment we work in allows us to be part of the action at Parliament including attending question time, select committees and other key events.We offer a thorough induction, on-going development and excellent working conditions.The appointing salary range for this role is $56,053 to $61,679 per annum.This will pro-rated to reflect 24 hours per week.Appointments will be based on skills and experience (please note, the full salary range extends beyond this to allow for tenure progression).Me pehea te tuku tono?| How to Apply:To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.