• Growing New Zealand owned company with community spirit
• Ongoing support, training and development
• Full time, permanent with competitive remuneration

We have an exciting opportunity, to start immediately, for a passionate, adaptable, and flexible, experienced Chef Manager to help us deliver the best food experience in the industry across our café sites in the Eltham/Taranaki area.

About the Role:
40 hours per week, based on a 7-day roster – Monday to Sunday
Weekend and night shifts may be required.

This is a permanent position to cover Site Managers and Chefs when on leave and training days and promises variety and challenge. No two days are the same – whether it’s filling the cabinets, cooking good hearty meals or catering for a function, this role will keep you on your toes.

To be successful, you will need to thrive in a fast paced and dynamic environment whilst juggling multiple tasks at the same time. This means you love being a hands-on chef and leader, actively involved in the preparation, cooking and service of food, who enjoys pleasing our customers on a day-to-day basis.

To be successful in this position you will need a minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in café settings along with experience managing a kitchen team.

You will need to be able to:

• Prepare, cook, and serve a variety of cuisine, and have experience catering for functions
• Monitor quality of food at all stages of preparation and presentation
• Create and adapt menus to cater for varied dietary requirements
• Estimate food and labour costs and manage within budget
• Discuss food preparation issues with managers and kitchen staff
• Implement New Zealand Food Control and Safety regulations
• Maintain a clean, tidy, safe and hazard free environment
• Be flexible with short notice shift changes

Police vetting is a requirement for this role.

As travel to various sites across the region, including to New Plymouth, is a requirement for this position, you will need a car and drivers’ license (a fuel allowance is provided).

This is an outstanding opportunity to establish your place within a growing New Zealand owned industry leader. As a member of our Operations Support Team, you will be an ambassador for the Cater Plus brand and culture across our sites, and have the opportunity to take responsibility, mentor, influence, and make a difference wherever you go.

Cater Plus is a company that prides itself on top service and a next level passion for food. Join the Cater Plus team, made up of over 600 individuals that live our values, and where our people are what truly make this company stand out from the rest.

If this sounds like your next opportunity, please apply now.

Candidates must be eligible to work in New Zealand. Please specify your current status on your job application correspondence.