Kitchen Hand - Full Time (Columbus Coffee Wainuiomata)

Mitre 10; Lower Hutt; Remote; NZD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitre 10 MEGA Wainuiomata, in partnership with Columbus Coffee, is seeking a reliable full-time Kitchen Hand. You’ll help keep the cafe kitchen running smoothly, support our chefs, and contribute to a great customer experience.

This busy role requires a hands-on approach, ability to work five days per week including one weekend day, and a positive, can-do attitude. Previous hospitality experience would help, but a willingness to learn matters most.

Responsibilities

• Washing, rinsing, cleaning and putting away dishes, kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and hygienic kitchen, including cleaning workspaces, equipment and floors.
• Assisting our chefs with basic food preparation and general kitchen duties.
• Handling stock, supplies and equipment, including regular manual handling and heavy lifting.
• Supporting the Front of House team when required, including serving customers, delivering food, clearing tables and keeping the café presentable.
• Assisting with other general café duties as needed to keep things running smoothly.

Job description

Kitchen Hand - Full Time (Columbus Coffee Wainuiomata)

A bit about us

The Nees Group of Mitre 10 are a family-owned fast-growing organisation striving for excellence when it comes to our customers’ experience. Partnering with Columbus Coffee, one of New Zealand’s most recognised brands, we have a unique and successful partnership serving premium cafe food and award-winning coffees within our Mitre 10 MEGA Stores.

Working at our Columbus Café offers a great opportunity to be part of a world-class café group. With over 70 stores around New Zealand, we’re always on the look-out for exceptional people to help join us in delivering the Columbus Coffee experience. We provide a great team environment with a continuous training and improvement plan to help you achieve your goals.

A bit about the role

We are looking for a reliable, hardworking and enthusiastic Full-Time Kitchen Hand to join our team at Columbus Coffee, located within Mitre 10 Wainuiomata.

This is a busy, hands-on role where no two days are the same! You'll play an important part in keeping our kitchen running smoothly, supporting our chefs and wider café team to deliver a great experience for our customers.

This is a full-time position working five days per week, including at least one weekend day.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Washing, rinsing, cleaning and putting away dishes, kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and hygienic kitchen, including cleaning workspaces, equipment and floors.
• Assisting our chefs with basic food preparation and general kitchen duties.
• Handling stock, supplies and equipment, including regular manual handling and heavy lifting.
• Supporting the Front of House team when required, including serving customers, delivering food, clearing tables and keeping the café presentable.
• Assisting with other general café duties as needed to keep things running smoothly.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is reliable, hardworking and has a positive, can-do attitude.
• Is happy to roll up their sleeves and help wherever needed.
• Is physically fit and comfortable with prolonged standing, walking, manual handling and heavy lifting.
• Can work independently and use their initiative when required.
• Has good communication and customer service skills.
• Can multitask and work efficiently in a busy environment.
• Is flexible, adaptable and works well as part of a team.
• Has a genuine interest in hospitality and a willingness to learn.
• Is available to work five days per week, including at least one weekend day.

Previous hospitality experience would be an advantage, but a great attitude, reliability and willingness to get stuck in are what matter most!

Columbus Coffee is an alcohol and drug-free workplace, and successful applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment testing.