Chef Position Friday to Monday - Columbus Cafe

MITRE 10; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Competitive pay rate

Training and upskilling

Sociable working hours

Well equipped Kitchen

Job summary

Columbus Café, located inside Mitre 10 Hornby, is seeking a Chef for a Friday–Monday roster (32 hours). You will work with the Head Café & Cafe Manager to run the kitchen, deliver high standards, and maintain stock and food safety in a busy cafe environment.

The role requires proven kitchen experience, ability to work unsupervised, and a willingness to train and upskill as part of a friendly team. Competitive pay and sociable hours are on offer.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar café/kitchen environment.
• At least 12 months as a chef in a busy cafe kitchen.
• Willing to work unsupervised with induction provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Café & Cafe Manager to run the kitchen.
• Prepare and cook meals per Columbus Coffee Standards.
• Maintain stock control, rotations and food safety compliance.
• Contribute to seasonal dishes and cabinet items.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

High standards

Stock control

Food safety/compliance

Brunch cooking

Baking skills

Short order cooking

Job description

Chef Position Friday to Monday - Columbus Cafe

We have an exciting Chef opportunity available in our busy Columbus Café

Situated inside Mitre 10 MEGA Hornby, we are a small but professional team who believe in having fun while we work hard. Going above and beyond to offer our customers a premium coffee and food experience, we are looking for a Chef to work with our Head Café & Cafe Manager to run the kitchen.

Roster will be agreed at interview; this is a 32-hour permanent contract working Friday to Monday.

What do we offer?

• Competitive pay rate
• Free parking
• Training and upskilling

We have an exciting Chef opportunity available in our busy Columbus Café

Situated inside Mitre 10 MEGA Hornby, we are a small but professional team who believe in having fun while we work hard. Going above and beyond to offer our customers a premium coffee and food experience, we are looking for a Chef to work with our Head Café & Cafe Manager to run the kitchen.

Roster will be agreed at interview; this is a 32-hour permanent contract working Friday to Monday.

What do we offer?

• Competitive pay rate
• Sociable working hours
• Well equipped Kitchen
• Free parking
• Training and upskilling

As a Chef:

• You will contribute to the successful running of the kitchen - in a busy cafe environment. You will be given a full induction and training but will need to be confident and experienced to work unsupervised.
• Experience in a similar environment

The ideal candidate for this role will:

• Be a team player with good communication skills
• Be a professional who strives to maintain high standards and who takes real pride in the quality of the food
• Solution focused with an ability to manage stressful situations effectively
• Be confident with stock control systems, rotations and food compliance
• Ideally have at least 12 months experience as a chef, working in a busy Cafe kitchen with great experience in cooking short order brunch meals and baking skills and help with preparing savoury and sweet food cabinet items
• Creating seasonal local favourite dishes
• Prepare and cook meals as per Columbus Coffee Standards experience in baking would be an advantage.
• Be flexible, although a set roster, working times may include weekdays, weekends and public holidays as required

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Due to the fast-paced nature of our recruitment process, vacancy close dates may be subject to change.