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SOUS CHEF - Auckland CBD

  • Job security, regular rostered hours 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 team

We are looking for a Sous Chef to join our team of passionate people at the University of Auckland!

About the role

Provide hands on assistance to help deliver everything from corporated catering and conference lunches to premium canape and elegant plated dinners

Hours of work

  • Excellent work life balance, Monday to Friday, rarely any weekend commitments. Very few late nights, with shift infrequently beyond 7pm. 

Duties will include 

  • You will be expected to contribute with dedication, efficiency and a strong work ethic

  • Preparing and cooking food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience

  • Assisting with the daily management of stock inventory, rotation, and maintenance of stock levels to ensure daily production needs are met.

  • Ensuring high quality of delivery of food service

  • Ensuring high level of hygiene and meeting food safety standards 

  • Working with the team to respect and empower each other  

About you 

  • Previous experience as a Sous Chef.

  • Strong restaurant background. 

  • Experience producing refined canapes and plated event dining.

  • Excellent knowledge of food safety. 

  • A positive attitude and team-first approach.

  • Your previous colleagues will know you as a reliable, honest, confident and a team player.  

About Us

We are leaders in food innovation and event management, with 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. 

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 through Seek with a brief cover letter an up-to-date CV, detailing at least 8 years of employment if applicable. 

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 in your cover letter.

This role will require you to complete Criminal Conviction Vetting as well as be submitted for reference checks.