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Chef

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Hospitality · Nelson, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25 - $35/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored

In Nelson, a food business wants a capable Chef or Cook who runs a tidy, well-organised kitchen and genuinely enjoys the work. You will need real experience in commercial kitchens in hospitality.

They are after someone reliable with skills they can see, who can take charge confidently from the first prep to the last plate. If you meet the skills, experience and New Zealand immigration requirements, you may be considered for visa sponsorship backed by the employer. Bangladeshi cooks with years in restaurant or hotel kitchens can make a strong case here.

Use your CV to show the menus you have cooked, how you cost dishes and keep stock in check, and the kitchens you have worked in. Cook up a Nelson chef CV on Build AI CV and keep it close at hand.

Key Responsibilities

  • Cook and prepare good food across the whole working day
  • Organise prep and keep the kitchen moving so every service finishes on time
  • Hold portions, presentation and quality to the same standard on every plate
  • Add seasonal dishes and fresh ideas to the menu
  • Apply costing and pricing know-how to protect kitchen profit, watching stock use and waste
  • Follow hygiene, food safety and compliance rules
  • Coach newer cooks and pass on your knowledge
  • Keep the kitchen culture friendly and professional

Requirements & Eligibility

  • Proven background as a Chef or seasoned Cook in commercial kitchens
  • Culinary qualification that is relevant, or a solid track record in the industry
  • Employment history that can be verified, plus practical skills you can show
  • Knows kitchen operations, stock control and food costing
  • Works fast and well in busy hospitality kitchens
  • Detail-minded and serious about food quality
  • Dependable, communicates professionally and cooperates well with service and kitchen staff

Apply: jobs@jobsabroad.bd · WhatsApp

Visa guide: AEWV Guide for Bangladeshi Workers

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