Cafe Chef: Classics & New Cabinet Items (Fixed-Term)

Mitre 10; Gisborne; Hybrid; NZD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Coffee Gisborne is seeking an experienced Café Chef to join the busy team in Gisborne, New Zealand. This hands-on role delivers the established Columbus menu with consistency, while creating fresh cabinet items.

This is a fixed-term contract to cover medical leave. Hours and days will be discussed at the interview stage. Applicants should be prepared to work weekends and maintain high food safety and cleanliness standards.

Qualifications

• Creativity and a genuine passion for great food.
• Confidence following established recipes and brand standards.
• Strong kitchen organisation and food safety knowledge.
• Ability to learn and adapt in a busy kitchen.
• Calm, positive, team-focused approach.
• Reliable transport and weekend availability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the Columbus menu and seasonal releases to a consistently high standard.
• 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.
• Maintain the kitchen's Food Control Plan and required records.
• Maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness and health and safety.

Skills

Creativity

Brand standards

Teamwork

Food safety

Willingness to learn

Weekend availability

Reliable transport

Education

Cookery qualification

Job description

Columbus Coffee Gisborne is seeking an experienced Café Chef to join the busy team in Gisborne, New Zealand. This hands-on role delivers the established Columbus menu with consistency, while creating fresh cabinet items.

This is a fixed-term contract to cover medical leave. Hours and days will be discussed at the interview stage. Applicants should be prepared to work weekends and maintain high food safety and cleanliness standards.