Café Cook – Part-Time (Sunday & Monday) | Columbus Coffee Whangaparaoa

Mitre 10 (New Zealand) Limited; Whangaparāoa; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A local café brand in Whangaparāoa is seeking a part-time Café Cook for Sundays and Mondays. The ideal candidate will have experience in a café or kitchen, possess baking skills, and have a reliable, team-focused attitude. Join a supportive environment with steady hours and be part of a well-respected brand serving the community.

Benefits

Generous staff purchase scheme

Stable work hours

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a café or kitchen environment.
• Confidence to manage cooking operations independently.
• Good food safety awareness and attention to cleanliness.
• Positive, reliable, and team-focused attitude.
• Willingness to follow recipes and menu standards.

Skills

Café or kitchen experience

Baking and prep skills

Food safety awareness

Team-focused attitude

Job description

Overview

Columbus Coffee is a national café brand serving premium coffee and fresh meals. Our Whangaparaoa café offers a bright, open-plan space serving locals in a relaxed, friendly setting. We pride ourselves on classic Kiwi breakfasts, light lunches, cabinet food, and barista-made coffee delivered with warmth and consistency. Joining Columbus Coffee means being part of a respected national brand with strong training, support, and a great local team culture.

Role

Café Cook — Whangaparaoa, part-time basis (Sundays and Mondays only)

What you’ll get

• Generous staff purchase scheme at select Columbus Cafés and Mitre 10 stores
• Regular hours: Sundays and Mondays, 7/7:30 am – 2:30/3:00 pm
• Supportive environment and straightforward menu
• Ideal for someone local wanting stable, part-time café work

What you’ll bring

• Experience in a café or kitchen environment — baking and prep skills are a must
• Confidence to manage brand standard cooking and kitchen operations independently
• Good food safety awareness and attention to cleanliness
• A positive, reliable, and team-focused attitude
• Willingness to follow franchise recipes and menu standards (limited room for creative changes)
• Ideally, you’ll live locally or within a short drive of Whangaparaoa for reliability and flexibility

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