Yumwok is looking experienced Chefs de Partie to join our kitchen team in Kaiapoi. The successful candidates will be responsible for preparing and cooking Chinese cuisine while maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene, and kitchen operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure menu items can be prepared efficiently while maintaining the restaurant’s quality and presentation standards.
  • Work with senior kitchen staff to ensure ingredients required for planned menu items are available and appropriately stocked.

  • Work with other Chefs with menu planning and development.
  • Manage food preparation and cooking within the assigned kitchen section.

  • Ensure consistency in food quality, taste, portion size and presentation.

  • Prepare ingredients and ensure adequate mise en place for daily service.

  • Monitor food stock and assist with ordering and inventory control.

  • Maintain food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards.

  • Ensure kitchen equipment and work areas are properly maintained.

  • Assist with training and supervising junior kitchen staff where required.

  • Work closely with other kitchen staff to ensure efficient service.

  • Follow all workplace health and safety procedures.

Requirements

Applicants must:

  • Hold a relevant qualification in Cookery, Culinary Arts, Professional Cookery, Commercial Cookery, or a related field, or have at least 2 years’ relevant commercial Chinese cuisine cooking experience.
  • Have good knowledge of food preparation, Chinese cooking techniques and kitchen operations.

  • Be able to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment.

  • Have good communication and teamwork skills.

  • Be reliable, organised and able to maintain high standards of food quality and hygiene.

  • Be available to work weekends, evenings and public holidays as required.

What We Offer

  • Full-time employment.

  • A supportive and professional kitchen environment.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant cooking experience and suitability for the Chef de Partie position.

Only applicants who meet the position requirements will be considered.