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Cafe Chef (Full-Time) - Columbus Coffee New Lynn
Mitre 10
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3.7
Auckland City, Auckland
Permanent, Full-time
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Permanent, Full-time
Weekend availability
Auckland City, Auckland

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CAFÉ CHEF | COLUMBUS COFFEE NEW LYNN

Can you deliver the classics brilliantly and create new favourites that keep customers coming back?

Columbus Coffee New Lynn is looking for an experienced and creative Café Chef to join our busy team.

This is a hands-on role for someone who can deliver the established Columbus menu with consistency and panache, while creating fresh local cabinet food, specials and made-to-order items that help grow customer visits and food sales.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Prepare the Columbus menu and seasonal releases to a consistently high standard
  • Create fresh, tempting cabinet items, specials and made-to-order dishes
  • Maintain excellent food quality, presentation and portion control
  • Coordinate preparation and service during busy periods
  • Support other kitchen team members
  • Manage stock, ordering, food costs and waste
  • Manage and maintain the café’s Food Control Plan, ensuring all required records, checks and food safety procedures are completed
  • Maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness and health and safety
  • Work with the Café Manager to improve the food offer and grow sales

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

  • Experience in a busy café or commercial kitchen
  • Creativity, flair and a genuine passion for great café food
  • Confidence following established recipes and brand standards
  • Experience managing a Food Control Plan and maintaining accurate food safety records
  • Strong kitchen organisation and food safety knowledge
  • Good commercial awareness, including food costs and waste control
  • A calm, positive and team-focused approach
  • Reliable transport and availability to work weekends
  • A cookery qualification or strong practical experience

WHY JOIN US?

  • A recognised national café brand with established systems and support
  • The opportunity to create local cabinet items and specials
  • A busy location with plenty of potential
  • No restaurant late nights
  • A generous staff purchase scheme at participating Columbus Coffee cafés and Mitre 10 stores

If you’re ready to bring fresh ideas, great food and positive energy to Columbus Coffee New Lynn, apply online with your CV and a brief cover letter.

We’d also love to hear about a menu, cabinet or special item you’ve created that proved popular with customers.

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