Commis Chef

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Commis Chef to join the kitchen team at Walter Peak - Colonel's Homestead. As Commis Chef, you'll be a valued junior member of our kitchen crew, learning on the job and supporting the team to deliver high-quality, beautifully presented food. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills in a fast-paced, supportive environment - all while being part of something pretty special.

You'll assist in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, following procedures for food prep, hygiene, stock control, and cleanliness. You'll help prepare and present meals to a high standard, keeping waste to a minimum and ensuring that all equipment is clean and well-maintained. You'll also play your part in ensuring a smooth handover between shifts and upholding our high standards of food safety and team collaboration.

We're after someone with a great attitude, a willingness to learn, and ideally some previous kitchen experience in a high-volume or hospitality environment. A relevant culinary qualification or current study towards one is a bonus. You'll need to be reliable, hardworking, and keen to be part of a close-knit team delivering memorable experiences for our guests.

Incredible staff perks: Enjoy our iconic adventures for free or at a great discount! Think rafting the Shotover and Kawarau Rivers, cruising Milford & Doubtful Sound, exploring the Te Anau Glowworm Caves, and discovering the magic of Rakiura. What a great way to explore the South Island without breaking the bank!

Real people, real places, real experiences. Welcome to Real.

When's the best time to join the Real whānau? Now's good.

We're the conservation business that's enabled by tourism. We're helping the world, one guest at a time, fall in love with conservation. We're inspiring people to leave their places in better conditions than when they found them. We channel a guest-centric approach that fuels our genuine promise to deliver Aotearoa's most unforgettable experiences.

It's our workplace environment that makes careers at RealNZ more exciting than the regular job. Working for Real could mean you're based anywhere between a secluded island, a scenic fiord, and a snow-capped maunga. Our people, places, and workdays are a great and diverse mixture. It keeps us on our toes and adds value and passion to our work.

At RealNZ, we're committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Guided by our values of Pono (Keep it real) and He waka eke noa (We're all in this together), we embrace and celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences that make our team stronger. Everyone is welcome here.

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Please note that we will be interviewing candidates as they apply, and if the right person is found, we may close the role off to any further applications.