Chef, Pūkenga tao kai
Also known as
- Sous chef, executive chef, commis chef, chef de partie, personal chef
- , Kaiāwhina tākuta kararehe, kaitiaki kararehe taiwhanga pūtaiao
Chefs oversee the preparation and cooking of food at restaurants and other places where food is served. They manage menu planning, supplies and kitchen staff.
2:52 mins
Your pay could be
$23
Lower
$25 to $32
Most common
$39
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Chefs
- usually work long hours, including evenings and weekends and may be on call
- usually work in café and restaurant kitchens
- may work in hot, smelly and noisy conditions
- need to be organised and work well in a team and under pressure
Tasks
- Monitor activities of individuals to ensure safety or compliance with rules.
- Check quality of foods or supplies.
- Coordinate timing of food production activities.
- Coordinate activities of food service staff.
- Determine prices for menu items.
- Create new recipes or food presentations.
- Train food preparation or food service personnel.
- Cook foods.
- Perform human resources activities.
- Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
You need experience to become a chef and a qualification may be useful.
You need
- experience in a commercial kitchen
You may need
- a New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 3)
- a New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4)
If you’re in school
You usually don't need specific NCEA levels for this job, but Level 2 may be useful.
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