(CHC) Sous Chef - Until April 2027, Christchurch
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DKW Recruitment

(CHC) Sous Chef - Until April 2027

  • Posted 5d ago
  • On Site
  • Contract, Temp

Christchurch

Job Description

- Full-Time

- Waltham

- Until April 2027

-  7am until 3pm - flexible

- Sunday to Thursday ideally but would look at Tuesday to Saturday also.


We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Sous Chef / Production Chef to join a busy, high-volume commercial kitchen in Christchurch. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled chef who thrives in a fast-paced production environment, enjoys working as part of a team and has strong leadership abilities.


Key Responsibilities


- Prepare, cook, portion and finish meals to approved recipes and specifications.

- Complete daily production requirements within strict deadlines.

- Maintain consistent food quality, presentation and portion control.

- Assist with bulk cooking, batch preparation and high-volume food production.

- Coordinate with packing and dispatch teams.

- Supervise and support junior chefs and kitchen staff as required.

- Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene and allergen-management standards.

- Assist with stock control, stock rotation and minimising food waste.

- Support kitchen operations and ensure efficient daily workflow.


Skills & Experience


- Minimum 3-5 years' professional cooking experience preferred.

- Previous experience as a Sous Chef, Senior Chef or Chef de Partie.

- Experience in commercial production kitchens, catering or high-volume food preparation.

- Strong organisational, time-management and leadership skills.

- Excellent knowledge of food safety, hygiene and allergen management.

- Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet production deadlines.

- Relevant culinary qualifications or equivalent industry experience.


About the Role


This is a predominantly hands-on production position with additional Sous Chef leadership responsibilities. The successful candidate will work alongside an experienced culinary team, producing quality meals for a large-scale catering operation.


If you're an experienced chef with a passion for quality food, strong production skills and the ability to lead by example, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

Desired Hard Skills

  • Portion Control
  • Stock Control
  • Food Safety
  • Batch Preparation
  • High-Volume Food Production

Desired Soft Skills

  • Time Management
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Organisational Skills

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