Chef - Pasifika-Inspired Cuisine

Job ID 23115536
Auckland, Ōtāhuhu
Full-time
Listed on 30 Apr 2026

About this job

A popular catering and buffet restaurant based in Otahuhu are seeking a skilled Chef with speciality in Pasifika-inspired cuisine (Island food).

Key duties: -Develop and prepare menu for buffet and range of catering events from private events to weddings amongst many others. -Strong focus on quality and attention to detail. -Food hygiene and safety conscious with excellent knowledge and skill regarding Pasifika-inspired cuisine. -Skilled in operating a semi-commercial kitchen and equipment. -Ideal candidate enjoys working as part of a close-knit team, reliable, detailed-focused, and organised.

If you are interested then APPLY NOW by emailing your CV and job ID in the subject line to Eddie.Mataele005@msd.govt.nz

Job Requirements

-Must have solid kitchen/Chef experience (catering experience is a bonus). -Must have excellent knowledge of Pasifika-inspired cuisine. -Must have a full driver license. -formal cooking qualifications/food safety certificate would be preferable if you have solid cooking experience and understand Pacific Island Food you will be considered -must be able to work rostered shifts which could be early starts and late finishes including weekends and public holidays -be able to be on your feet for long periods -physically fit and strong -able to work in a fast paced environment -reliable and flexible -reliable transport to get to and from work

Days of work
7 day rostered shifts (30 hours per week)
Pay Details
Dependant on skills and experience
Job Category
Chefs
Career Level
Entry level (6 months - 2 years)
Driver Licence
Not Required
Pre-employment drug test required
No

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