Casual Chef/Cook

3 days ago


Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand Mitre 10 (New Zealand) Limited Full time

Who We Are
At Columbus Coffee, we're all about great food, expertly crafted coffee, and creating a welcoming café experience for our local communities. As one of New Zealand's most recognized café brands, we serve premium coffee and fresh, delicious meals inside Mitre 10 and Mitre 10 MEGA stores nationwide. Our Silverdale café is a favorite spot for locals to relax, refuel, and connect. With a strong focus on quality, service, and team culture, we take pride in offering classic Kiwi breakfasts, delicious lunches, and top-tier barista-made coffee.

The Role
We are looking for a Casual Chef/Cook to provide on-call, as-needed relief cover for our kitchen team. This role does not guarantee set hours but offers flexibility to step in when required.

As a key part of our back-of-house team, you will:

  1. Work on an ad-hoc, if-and-when-needed basis to cover staff absences.
  2. Prepare and present high-quality meals and cabinet food in line with Columbus Coffee recipes.
  3. Assist in delivering our Chef's Specials and daily salads.
  4. Maintain a clean and organised kitchen, ensuring food safety and hygiene standards are met.
  5. Support with dishwashing and general kitchen duties as required.

This role is based at our Silverdale café.

What You'll Bring
???? At least 2+ years of cooking experience, ideally in a fast-paced café. (Note: This role does not provide full training—you must be confident covering shifts at short notice.)
???? Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining high food quality standards.
???? Strong understanding of FCP and Health & Safety requirements.
???? A clear, strong communication style and a passion for great food.
???? A team-focused attitude—willing to chip in wherever needed, including dishwashing and rubbish disposal.
???? Flexibility—our busiest trading days are weekends and public holidays.

The Perks
Competitive hourly rate
No night shifts—better work-life balance
Work when needed—casual flexibility
Be part of a friendly, community-focused café team.

What's Next?
If you're a skilled cook with flexible availability and can provide on-call cover, we'd love to hear from you Apply online today with your CV and a cover letter outlining your availability.

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