Cafe Chef: Fast-Paced Kitchen & Quality Craft

Kapil and sons Limited; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kapil and sons Limited in Tauranga is seeking a Café Chef to prepare high-quality café meals and support the day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring customers receive a great café experience.

The role requires at least 2 years’ experience in a cafe or similar fast-paced hospitality environment, plus strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene, and the ability to stay organized and efficient during busy service periods.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Chef.
• Experience working in a café, restaurant, or similar fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and cleaning requirements.
• Ability to maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness and organisation.
• Ability to work efficiently and stay calm during busy service periods.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking high-quality café meals according to recipes and standards.
• Ensuring foods are consistently presented to a high standard.
• Managing food preparation and service efficiently during busy periods.
• Following all food safety, hygiene, and health and safety procedures.
• Ensuring correct food storage, temperature control, stock rotation, and handling procedures.

Skills

Chef experience

Cafe/fast-paced hospitality

Food safety knowledge

Organisation/time-management

Teamwork/independence

Job description

Kapil and sons Limited in Tauranga is seeking a Café Chef to prepare high-quality café meals and support the day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring customers receive a great café experience.

The role requires at least 2 years’ experience in a cafe or similar fast-paced hospitality environment, plus strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene, and the ability to stay organized and efficient during busy service periods.