Line Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Dunedin, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25 - $30/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
A new premium Italian-inspired dining venue in Dunedin is putting its kitchen team together, and it wants a Line Chef who can own a section from day one. You will help set the kitchen's standards, cook with seasonal ingredients and work on fresh pasta, pizzettas and other Italian-inspired dishes. Consistency, organisation and calm under service pressure matter most.
Overseas candidates with suitable qualifications and experience may be eligible for sponsorship, which makes this one worth a look for Malaysian chefs.
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Key Responsibilities
- Run your allocated kitchen section from preparation through to service
- Cook and plate dishes to the venue's recipes and presentation standards
- Help make fresh pasta and traditional doughs
- Keep quality, portions, presentation and timing steady across the whole service
- Set up your mise en place so the section is fully ready each day
- Support stock control, ordering, food costing and inventory
- Follow New Zealand food safety and hygiene rules, and keep your workstation clean and efficient
- Work closely with the Head Chef, Sous Chef and the rest of the kitchen
- Help build a disciplined, professional kitchen and strong working habits within the team
Requirements & Eligibility
- Minimum 3–5 years of professional chef experience that is relevant to the role
- Proven experience in a commercial kitchen, including busy or high-volume service periods
- Italian cuisine experience is strongly preferred
- Demonstrated ability to manage a kitchen section independently
- Strong knowledge of food preparation, hygiene, and food safety
- Understanding of stock control and commercial kitchen systems
- A relevant cookery qualification such as NZ Level 4 or equivalent is preferred
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to hold consistent standards under pressure
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends in a six-day operation
- Applicants must have legal work rights in New Zealand or meet Accredited Employer Work Visa requirements
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