In-house Private Chef

Our client is a private residence based in Glendowie. The Matriarch of the family is looking for some home help as a result of her current chef relocating back to Europe having been employed for over 21 years. Our client originates for eastern Europe, therefore some experience cooking European cuisine would be beneficial.  

Responsibilities include:

• 20-30 hours per week from mid-December, primarily cooking for the owner.
• On occasion, cooking for small dinner parties
• Meal Preparation - planning and preparing meals according to the dietary preferences and restrictions of the household.
• Menu Planning - creating weekly menus in consultation with the owner, considering seasonal ingredients and special occasions.
• Shopping for Ingredients - sourcing high-quality ingredients, including fresh produce, meats, and specialty items.
• Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, including proper food storage and sanitation practices.
• Utilising various cooking techniques and styles (European) to create diverse and flavourful dishes.

Bit about you:

• Must enjoy cooking and be happy to learn new recipes.
• Eastern European cooking experience advantageous. 
• Strong communicator, good time management and reliable.
• Must have own transport, as the position requires trips to the supermarket.
• Must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

If this role is of interest to you, please contact Craig Hegan on 09-3776746 or email your resume to craig.hegan@parkerbridge.nz

About The Role

We employ approximately 4,000 people across our businesses in Auckland, Hamilton and Queenstown, and our dedicated Auckland-based Payroll team ensure everyone is paid correctly, on time and in compliance with the NZ Payroll Legislation, the Holidays Act as well as SkyCity's policies

The Team Leader - Payroll role operates as the subject matter expert and resolves issues along with looking for improvements in processes and implements these initiatives. Directly assisting the Payroll Manager to define standards and approaches for payroll operations.

You will manage effective internal/external client relationships within your area of responsibility as well as build client relationships throughout the wider group/organisation.

You'll Bring

• Comprehensive and up to date knowledge of NZ payroll legislations and the Holidays Act
• Extensive experience in large payroll functions with high volumes of processing
• Intermediate to advanced level experience using MS Excel
• A well organised attitude as well as the ability to work well under pressure
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with PeopleSoft an advantage
  
  

What's in it for you?

• A supportive and diverse company culture
• Work with people who care, are driven and energetic
• $2.50 cooked meals in our staff cafeteria (there's some healthy salads as well)
• Staff convenience store (discounted bread, milk, eggs, butter etc)
• Heavily discounted staff car parking and dry cleaning
• Subsidised medical insurance
• Career progression
• Discounts at our outlets