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Chef / Cook, Columbus Coffee Wellington Central

Mitre 10Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

24 days ago

Job description

Chef / Cook, Columbus Coffee Wellington Central

We have an exciting lead Chef / Cook opportunity available at our newest Columbus Coffee Café, located in the Mitre 10 Wellington Central store on Tory Street. This will be café number 76 across New Zealand. Columbus Coffee cafés have been owned and operated by Kiwis for the past 30 years, making Columbus Coffee the largest and oldest owned and operated café chain in New Zealand. We offer proven systems and have award-winning consultants to support our team.

The appointed chef / cook will go above and beyond to provide our customers with a premium dining experience. They should have an engaging personality, fit well with the team, and be willing to help and support throughout the café.

What do we offer?

Competitive pay rate
Early starts & early finishes, usually 6 : 00 am till 3 : 00 pm (to be confirmed)
Training and upskilling

As the Cafe Chef

You will contribute to the successful running of the kitchen

You will receive a full induction and training but must be confident and experienced to work independently

The ideal candidate for this role will

Be a team player with good communication skills

Be a professional committed to high standards and take pride in the quality of the food

Be solution-focused with the ability to manage stressful situations effectively

Be confident with stock control systems, food costing, and food compliance

Have a solid understanding of FCP and H&S in cafés

Ideally have at least 12 months experience as a chef in a busy café kitchen, with experience in cooking short order brunch meals and baking skills for savoury and sweet food cabinet items

Be able to work on a 7-day roster, including weekdays, weekends, and public holidays as required

Responsibilities include

Prepare and cook meals according to Columbus Coffee standards

Prepare baked goods for the cabinet, ensuring innovation and freshness

Create seasonal local dishes

Manage productivity, stock control, and rotation

Monitor and control food purchasing, specifications, and stock levels daily

Maintain high standards of Food Safety compliance

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Applicants must be legally able to work in NZ.

Closing Date : Tuesday, 30 September 2025

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