Commis Chef | Nihowera

This is a full-time permanent role offering opportunities for career progression within our wider catering group. Please note flexibility to work late nights may be required to meet organisational needs.

Mō te tūnga About the Role:

Youll be part of a highly motivated kitchen team delivering exceptional café-style dining experiences for VIP guests. Copperfields prides itself on fresh high-quality Kiwi cuisine served in a relaxed yet professional environment.

As a Commis Chef youll play a key role in supporting our Senior Chefs and ensuring consistency across our menu offerings. Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and coordinating menu items following culinary best practices to maintain high standards of quality and presentation.
• Upholding impeccable hygiene and food safety standards.
• Minimising food waste through responsible usage following recipes accurately and operating kitchen equipment confidently.
• Managing competing priorities and working effectively under pressure while taking feedback constructively.

You may also have opportunities to support other teams within our diverse catering portfolio giving you scope to learn and grow your career.

Tō kete What You Will Bring to the Role:

• Previous kitchen experience and/or relevant culinary qualifications.
• A passion for food and continuous learning with strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate with a diverse team and contribute to a positive supportive environment.

Salary: The appointing range for this role is $62062 per annum based on skills and experience (with scope for progression over time).

We will be interviewing in December and the role will start towards the end of January 2026.

Me pēhea te tuku tono How to apply:

To apply click the Im Interested button to upload your CV and complete the online application form.

Please note: The Seek advert will close at 12pm due to default settings; however if you visit Careers at Parliament the advert will remain open until midnight (12am) on the specified closing date.

Applications close at midnight 11^th December 2025.

All applications must be submitted online. If this is not possible or to arrange a confidential kōrero please email

Note: We will be screening applications as we receive them to move swiftly to interview shortly after the advert closes (depending on application numbers this date may change). You may be asked to complete a pre-interview screen via phone or video.

The Parliamentary Service and the Office of the Clerk appoint on merit and are committed to diversity inclusion and good employer principles. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and value the experience your point of difference brings. If you have any support or access requirements please let us know when you apply.