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Best fit if you want hands-on kitchen work in a large Auckland hospitality venue, can handle casual/variable shifts, and already have demi-level cooking discipline—not a remote or desk role.
As a casual Demi Chef at SkyCity’s Food Republic, a typical shift centres on station prep, cooking to ticket pace, plating, and keeping mise and hygiene standards under a chef de partie or sous. Expect variable hours around venue peak times, quick turns between covers, and teamwork with cooks and front-of-house during busy service blocks.
Prioritise knife work, heat control, food safety, ticket reading, and calm multi-item timing. Casual kitchen work rewards reliability, speed without waste, and clear handovers between shifts. No formal certificate list was supplied for this listing.
No. It is on-site in Auckland (remote flag is 0).
A mid-level cook supporting Food Republic service under more senior chefs, focused on prep, cooking, and station standards.
Auckland’s central/harbour side of the North Island, in the SkyCity Food Republic hospitality setting.
Website: skycity.com
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SkyCity is recruiting for a Demi Chef - Food Republic (Casual) position based in Auckland, North Island, where you will help create outstanding meals within a lively entertainment environment. Position Summary This full-time Demi Chef - Food Republic (Casual) opportunity at SkyCity places you at the centre of kitchen activities for Food Republic in Auckland, North Island. You will support the preparation of high-standard dishes, work alongside experienced culinary professionals, and help maintain service excellence across varied shifts while contributing to the smooth running of kitchen operations in a multipurpose venue setting. Responsibilities Execute food preparation and cooking tasks in line with menu specifications and quality expectations for Food Republic Collaborate with the broader kitchen brigade to deliver meals efficiently during peak periods Uphold rigorous hygiene, cleanliness and food safety protocols throughout all stations Assist with mise en place, portion control and dish plating to maintain consistency Help manage produce and supplies by reporting low stock and reducing wastage Participate actively in team briefings and continuous skill development initiatives What You Bring Hands-on experience working as a Demi Chef or equivalent junior chef in busy kitchens Competence in a range of cooking methods and accurate recipe following under time constraints Current food safety qualifications and commitment to maintaining high hygiene standards Physical stamina and a calm approach when handling high-volume service demands Excellent interpersonal skills that foster cooperation within diverse kitchen teams Commitment to delivering memorable dining experiences for guests at SkyCity venues in Auckland More About SkyCity As Auckland's top entertainment hub, SkyCity features a full casino alongside celebrated dining venues, cafes and bars known for their high accolades and global quality. The site also houses an advanced convention facility specially designed for events, a versatile modern theatre, and a growing portfolio of external catering and event services, making for a multi-faceted enterprise that includes numerous kitchen environments. Applying for This Role To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.
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