We are looking for a Cafe Chefs to join the team at our busy cafes in Auckland CBD.
You will prepare the daily counter food selection, including baking, seasonal sandwiches and a concise short order menu so will need to be organised, have good time management and be open to learning, you will also be in charge of daily ordering ensuring minimal wastage and costs are within budget.
This is a full time, Monday - Friday position, no weekends and no evenings! standard hours are 6:30am - 2:30pm. approx 40 hours per week and you'll be reporting to our Head Chef Paul.
About You:
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a Cafe Chef.
- Thrives in a bustling hospitality environment.
- Excellent communication skills and open to feedback.
- Organised and adept at planning ahead.
- Works efficiently and maintains a clean workspace.
- Genuine interest in food and flavours.
- Enjoys baking and creating counter food with finesse.
- Fit, healthy, and embraces early mornings.
- Possesses the right work ethic and attitude.
Responsibilities:
- Preparation of cabinet food as directed as stipulated by the kitchen recipes and directed by the Head Chef
- Execute breakfast and lunch short order menu dishes to high standards within specified wait times.
- Work efficiently and collaboratively in the kitchen as part of a team.
- Provide information to front-of-house staff about food items.
- Ensure proper stock rotation and adherence to portion control.
- Follow safe food handling practices, especially concerning raw fish.
- Complete temperature logs daily.
- Collaborate with the Cafe Manager and Head Chef to uphold cost of goods percentages.
- Adhere to kitchen policies, including cleaning, ordering, and recipes.
- Maintain effective communication with kitchen and front-of-house staff.
- Uphold cleanliness and hygiene standards, following food safety regulations.
- Participate in monthly team meetings and contribute ideas for improvement.
What we offer:
- Daytime Shifts across a 5-day roster (no weekends).
- Guaranteed minimum of 30 hours of work per week.
- Weekly pay every Wednesday.
- Permanent contracts (No Casuals!).
- Free Coffee.
- Strong and Supportive Team.