Has been making exceptional food more accessible for New Zealanders since 1998 and strives to make wholesale products they are proud of and would happily share with their friends and families. All products have been designed by chefs, skilled bakers and true foodies therefore recipes have been refined over 25 years so you can trust they are great!
  
About the Role:
  
They are looking for an experienced Chef de Partie with 2-3 years experience to join their ready meal production team who is quick to learn and has the ability to work under pressure.

Experience in a Commercial Production kitchen as a team leader or similar role required.
  
Responsibilities:

• Work with Production Management to produce, assemble and package ready meals for sale to the public.
• Determine food inventory needs, stocking and ordering.
• Ensuring that food safety procedures are strictly adhered to by the team.
• Control and direct the food preparation process.
• Operate manufacturing machinery including set up, changeovers and clean down.
• Ensure standard recipes are followed and quality of product is always maintained.
• Making certain the kitchen meets all food safety guidelines.
• Managing the ready meals, assembly team and ready meals packing team.
• Verify that health and safety requirements are adhered to during shifts.

Requirements:

• An understanding that daily Production targets are met and food safety procedures are adhered to and relevant food safety documents are completed daily.
• Food safety, compliance and excellence in processes are key components of this position.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts including evenings and weekend shift work.
• Experience in managing the team’s daily and weekly hours so it meets the direct labour budget.
• Great communication skills in order to relay necessary information to management and members of your team.

Benefits:
  
Competitive salary package $55k - $65k (experience dependant)
Free health care after six months of employment.
Complimentary onsite parking.
  
Candidates need only apply if you have valid NZ Working Rights by way of Citizenship or Permanent Residency. No visa support available.