Cafe Chef - Columbus Coffee Gisborne

CAFÉ CHEF | COLUMBUS COFFEE GISBORNE/FIXED TERM CONTRACT

Can you deliver the classics brilliantly and create new favourites that keep customers coming back?

Columbus Coffee Gisborne is looking for an experienced and creative Café Chef to join our busy team.

This is a hands-on role for someone who can deliver the established Columbus menu with consistency and panache, while creating fresh cabinet food.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Prepare the Columbus menu and seasonal releases to a consistently high standard
• Create fresh, tempting cabinet items
• Maintain excellent food quality, presentation and portion control
• Coordinate preparation and service during busy periods
• Support other kitchen team members
• Manage stock, ordering, food costs and waste
• Maintain the café’s Food Control Plan, ensuring all required records, checks and food safety procedures are completed
• Maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness and health and safety

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Experience in a busy café or commercial kitchen 
• Creativity, flair and a genuine passion for food
• Confidence following established recipes and brand standards
• Strong kitchen organisation and food safety knowledge
• Willingness to learn
• A calm, positive and team-focused approach
• Reliable transport and availability to work weekends
• A cookery qualification or strong practical experience

WHY JOIN US?

• A recognised national café brand with established systems and support
• The opportunity to create local cabinet items and specials
• A busy location with plenty of potential
• No restaurant late nights
• A generous staff purchase scheme

If you’re ready to bring fresh ideas, great food and positive energy to Columbus Coffee Gisborne, apply online with your CV and a brief cover letter.

This is a fixed term contract to cover medical leave.  Hours and Days to be discussed at the interview stage.

Apply now

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